early in life

phrase

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

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The ranch property features animals, greenhouses, gardens, and an eight-bedroom home for children who have faced challenges early in life. Rashad Williams, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Hensley was introduced to the fiddle early in life when her father taught her how to carve and play the instrument, according to local news outlet KY3. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 As a result, the findings cannot establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship between lower sugar intake early in life and a reduced risk of dementia. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 These habits are formed early in life and can be challenging to reverse later in life. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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