eventually dawn

Frequency: 6.13.3 per million words

for a realization to finally occur after some time

dawnADVERB + VERB

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eventually

Examples (10)

  • The truth about his intentions eventually dawned on me.
  • It eventually dawned on the researchers that their initial hypothesis was flawed.
  • After weeks of denial, the harsh reality had eventually dawned on him.
  • I kept making excuses, but it eventually dawned on me that she was just using me.
  • The full implication of her words eventually dawned on the entire room.
  • The truth might eventually dawn on them, but by then it will be too late.
  • As she reread the letter, the hidden meaning eventually dawned on her.
  • The horrifying realization eventually dawned that they were completely lost.
  • It eventually dawned on the management team that their strategy needed a complete overhaul.
  • He struggled with the puzzle for hours before the solution eventually dawned on him.