early on
adverb
: at or during an early point or stage
The reasons were obvious early on in the experiment.
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This lets architects and engineers directly compare air-conditioning setups and control strategies early on, using real numbers rather than guesses.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
The First Proof team revealed the solutions to the 10 challenges early on Saturday, and posted about their own experiences trying to get LLMs to solve the problems.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
One of the most formative experiences of my career was early on representing a young, first-time offender in District Court who was facing jail time for a low-level offense tied to poverty and lack of access to resources.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Curling became an integral part of Casper’s life early on.
—Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
The First Proof team revealed the solutions to the 10 challenges early on Saturday, and posted about their own experiences trying to get LLMs to solve the problems.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
One of the most formative experiences of my career was early on representing a young, first-time offender in District Court who was facing jail time for a low-level offense tied to poverty and lack of access to resources.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Curling became an integral part of Casper’s life early on.
—Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Early on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20on. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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