"realized the challenges" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to become aware or understand the difficulties or obstacles that are present in a situation. Example: After months of planning, the team finally realized the challenges they would face in completing the project within the short deadline.
Bradley D. Blum, the new chief executive at Burger King, based in Miami, said in a telephone interview that he realized the challenges the company faces, whether of its own making or as part of the problematic fast-food category.
As shown in this study, having realized the challenges and uncertainties of mAbs as a new emerging biopharmaceutical technology, China has made great investment in establishing a research system in its universities and research institutes.
It was here, amidst party central, that she first realized the challenge of balancing work and play, healthy and indulgent.
I realized the challenge I had faced was perfect preparation for a new career as a Life Reinvention Coach.
Neither Natalia nor Christina acknowledged his inflated ego, but surely they realized the challenge... and that they themselves had created both.
Those in the sport also realize the challenges it can pose.
Gen. Harold J. Greene only has to look around his house to realize the challenges the Army faces in engaging young soldiers.
Republicans realize the challenges in trying to tackle seriously the country's trillions in debt from the spending side, but they also understand that it makes for a great talking point against supposedly profligate tax-and-spend Democrats.
Nussenzweig realizes the challenges.
As we realize the challenges we can best solve these issues through community cooperative efforts.
We realize the challenges voters are faced with in this era," said Idelson, via the BBWAA website.
