early in life

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: at a young age
She knew what she wanted to do early in life.

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According to Moorfields Eye Hospital, the procedure consists of injecting healthy copies of the defective gene into the back of the eye, very early in life, in order to treat severe forms of the condition. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025 Because of the benefits of compounding, starting Roth IRA contributions early in life can significantly change their financial situation in retirement. Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Just has also made a concerted effort to ensure that the next generation of professional women have the opportunities to build on her success, and develop confidence early in life. Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025 Small animals, on the other hand, tend to get eaten pretty early in life. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for early in life

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“Early in life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20in%20life. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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