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as in realizing
to come to an awareness of I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior
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as in disclosing
to make known (as information previously kept secret) discovered to his friend how people whom he had trusted had betrayed him
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Recent Examples of discovering Scientists are using Nvidia GPUs to examine the data and regularly discovering the oldest galaxies in the universe. —
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026 The Digital Fossil Mining, besides discovering the beaks in the first place, enabled Iba’s team to observe very fine details of their structure. —Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 The team is 99% Moroccan, and hiring focuses on discovering young talent and offering them real opportunities to develop. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 David Mackenzie’s Fuze kicks off in comically rapid-fire fashion, with brief, interrupted shots of various characters discovering … well, something. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Because nothing lifts your spirits like discovering somebody on the other side of the world who thinks like you — or, even better, sees things in an entirely different way. —The Dial, 23 Apr. 2026 Texas law generally requires companies to report certain data breaches within 30 days of discovering them, if at least 250 residents are affected. —Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026 By the early ‘60s, however, Hollywood was discovering that their bland, non-genre movies were fading before the onslaught of TV. —Peter Bart, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 This former frontier town and state capital has more travelers discovering its mountain charms. —Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026 The Digital Fossil Mining, besides discovering the beaks in the first place, enabled Iba’s team to observe very fine details of their structure. —Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 The team is 99% Moroccan, and hiring focuses on discovering young talent and offering them real opportunities to develop. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 David Mackenzie’s Fuze kicks off in comically rapid-fire fashion, with brief, interrupted shots of various characters discovering … well, something. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Because nothing lifts your spirits like discovering somebody on the other side of the world who thinks like you — or, even better, sees things in an entirely different way. —The Dial, 23 Apr. 2026 Texas law generally requires companies to report certain data breaches within 30 days of discovering them, if at least 250 residents are affected. —Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026 By the early ‘60s, however, Hollywood was discovering that their bland, non-genre movies were fading before the onslaught of TV. —Peter Bart, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 This former frontier town and state capital has more travelers discovering its mountain charms. —Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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In sessions, people often mention waking up without much structure, or realizing that days pass without real conversation.— Ana Jarzin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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People hugged and cheered around Delp, shifting positions and blocking the sofa without realizing the persistent pup was trying to push through just below them.— Sara Vallone, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
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Gabriel, a 5-11 quarterback with middling arm strength, will have a difficult time finding that same opportunity.— Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Desperation under dire circumstances didn’t stop the Lakers from finding their lifeline in a 112-108 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets, winning the 5-minute extra period 11-7 after a stunning comeback in the final minute of regulation.— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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They generally have been reserved for those who posed credible threats to public safety or national security, committed war crimes or crimes against humanity, or committed felonies before or during the naturalization process without disclosing them.— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department accused the group of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them without disclosing the practice to donors or banks.— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Dex’s focus on AI software developers and machine learning engineers has helped the company win over a clutch of high-profile recruiting leaders.— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Analyses for both bills cite reporting by KFF Health News that found family members and attorneys have faced extreme difficulty locating and supporting patients hospitalized while in immigration custody.— Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Police were unsuccessful in locating Chance following the incident.— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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He was bound by nondisclosure agreements forbidding him from revealing classified or sensitive military information.— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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In April 2026, CBS announced its fall schedule, revealing that hit shows like Matlock and Ghosts are being held until midseason for the 2026-2027 TV schedule.— Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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Mario Tama / Getty Images file In a report whose data was largely compiled before the recent run-up, Bank of America analysts found that so far, only lower-income households were seeing a significant impact on their budgets from higher gas prices.— Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
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But neuroscientists are still uncovering fundamental rules that describe how neuroplasticity reshapes brain connections.— Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
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The 60-minute journey takes parkgoers through Universal’s working production facility, uncovering the magic of cinema while intermixing attraction experiences.— Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
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