Examples of 'only to realize' in a sentence

Meaning of "only to realize"

Only to realize: A phrase indicating a sudden understanding or awareness of something, typically after a period of not knowing or misunderstanding

How to use "only to realize" in a sentence

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Only to realize it would not be a tradition if it changed.
They go to the auto garage only to realize it is boarded up.
Only to realize she had it all wrong.
He opens the covers only to realize that no one is there.
Only to realize there is no more arrows left.
Her friends became horrified only to realize that it vanished.
Only to realize that no one was keeping score.
The railway tracks were blown up only to realize the terrible mistake.
Only to realize that i could no longer hear.
We contribute our efforts only to realize that this process is way beyond us.
Only to realize you lost the race.
He starts walking back towards his car only to realize it is no longer there.
Only to realize just how closely they were being watched.
I keep riding for five kilometers only to realize the rain is getting stronger.
Only to realize that no one had any intention.

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No one wants to make the jump only to realize they backed a losing horse.
Only to realize we were latecomers to an evacuation.
For quite some time only to realize later that it was not meant to.
Only to realize there is no other entrance.
Every misguided way to win your heart only to realize you wanted somebody else.
Only to realize that he had noticed me staring at him.
A son confronts the resentment towards his father only to realize his true intentions.
We ran to the car only to realize we were latecomers to an evacuation.
And I am gonna walk across some rocks on a river only to realize they are hippos.
Only to realize to turn back now is already too late.
And entering the workforce, only to realize.
Only to realize in the end how powerless you are.
He tosses everything, only to realize he left a glove behind.
Only to realize that this could be the very end of humankind.
He goes through it, only to realize that the door leads nowhere.
Only to realize.
She tried to sit up, only to realize she already was sitting.
Only to realize that no one had any intention Of cutting it down.
To pretend that my victories mattered, only to realize no one was keeping score.
I woke up only to realize that my dream would not go away.
That they devour their own . only to realize too late.
Only to realize that I am just the same.
Many wait for a magic fix, only to realize it will never come.
Only to realize what I feel for you defies such reasoning.
It is better just to take a half-wit, only to realize that you are time travelers.
Only to realize I am the sole survivor.
I raised my bow and grabbed my arrow, only to realize there is no more arrows left.
Only to realize in the end, it was just another failure.
Ever tried to find a business online only to realize they did not have a website?
Only to realize that the answer was never!
He cuts the chains and enters, only to realize the door leads to nowhere.
Only to realize that my alarm hadn't gone off.
Have you ever deleted a file or picture only to realize you really needed it?
Only to realize that… all of these are not permanent.
He continued to pace about, only to realize that he still could not console his heart.

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