as in realizes
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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These discussions can be warning signs that are often present for days or even weeks before someone realizes there's a problem.
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Da Costa realizes that journey with unforced naturalism, as if the camera just happened to be there to capture it.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).
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Headquartered in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, the company sees advanced packaging as a strategic priority as demand grows for more powerful and efficient chips, the South China Morning Post reported.
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore sees higher demand for patio furniture and planters in summer.
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Walsh urged anyone who hears credible threats of violence, particularly in domestic situations, to report them immediately, saying early intervention gives law enforcement the best chance to prevent tragedy.
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Kevin Costner is the Iowa farmer who hears strange voices and builds a ball field in his corn.
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Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.
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Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
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“Gets on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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