"The perception is so important to how the reality eventually becomes," Lawrence responded.

Open Tennis lost by five votes in 1960, but became a reality in 1968.

Clearly the reality of the chance of returning to life was becoming a thought for everyone around him.

The less pleasant realities of the Reagan years are becoming evident to more people.

In the process, both the visions and the reality of the wireless world became a lot clearer.

While living in town was previously a priority for being hired, "the reality has become it's not always possible," she said.

The closer the reality of high school became, the stronger our daughter felt about going away to school.

But 10 years later the reality has become unmanageable.

In some schools, the realities of war have become a little less abstract.

The reality, however, is becoming increasingly difficult to deny.