early in life

phrase

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

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Some people might experience a fatal tear in their aorta early in life; their relatives might have only mild symptoms and not require surgery. Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 These children die early in life unless their impaired immune system is re-created with bone-marrow transplants. Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, a separate study showed that building a resilient brain is a lifelong endeavor — and that pursuing mentally stimulating activities early in life can make a difference decades down the road. Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2026 And the mice grant themselves a head start early in life. Mallory Locklear, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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