as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
by the time the CIA got on to the terrorist plot, it was already in progress
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Although in-the-know locals flock here on the weekends, most beach connoisseurs don't even realize this pristine seven-mile stretch of paradise exists.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025 -
My brain kept convincing me that I had been stung and just didn’t realize it.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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First discovered: 6:05 p.m. June 19 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Baker A new wildfire was reported today at 6:05 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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Once the connection between Edwards and Campbell was discovered, the rest of Bravo's plan came to light, according to authorities.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Lorde keeps it casual in New York as she is seen outside of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on June 24.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Earlier this week, the U.S. appeals court in San Francisco heard arguments in Gavin Newsom v. Donald Trump on whether the president can dispatch troops to quell the Los Angeles riots.—
Robert J. Delahunty,
National Review,
19 June 2025
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More than anything, though, hearing Winter explain why there isn’t that much to worry about has lessened my spiraling at night.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Central to the trek is connecting with the region’s Sherpa people, and learning about their culture through song, dance, and food.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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To learn more about Blanco Ahumado, as well as the history and legacy of Clase Azul, visit claseazul.com.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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“Get on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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