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Synonyms

early on

Idioms  

  1. At an early stage in a process or course of events, as in He started using computers very early on. [1920s]

Example Sentences

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"This gives the field a more realistic, accurate way to test ideas early on," emphasizes Schief.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

But she had learned early on to “take the bitter with the sweet,” remain positive and keep busy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

A good example of this early on was seen in Hakimi's run from right-back to the left wing.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Disney didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment early on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

You learned early on that clubs, in general, were saturated with money.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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