The young executive did not realize it then, but the move to Europe would be his first big opportunity to jump into the international music market.

The executives soon realized, however, that news of the National Gallery's interest would probably discourage other institutions from bidding.

Two months later, the executives realized the business model had severe flaws.

The charter plane, the executives suddenly realized, had flown to the wrong place.

When the corporate executives realized news could actually make money, all bets were off.

When they returned, executives at the city banks "do not realize where the cancer cell is in the organization."

"These executives don't realize that the consumer groups represent the little guy and need to be heard," the senator said.

The executives realized the mistake and did not demand the extra pay.

However, the journalist's question made the executives realize they had not properly planned its strategy.

The company's current executives, he said, "realize that a lot of people in the country care about environmental responsibilities."