early on
adverb
: at or during an early point or stage
The reasons were obvious early on in the experiment.
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Partners who prioritize immediate comfort over long-term clarity often report fewer arguments early on, but greater emotional distance later.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
But Valdez found his calling early on in the arts, realizing that live performance could impact audiences profoundly.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The range could be higher, 12 to 18 inches, for most of Southern New England, the weather service indicated in a graphic posted to social media also early on Friday morning.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Heaviest snowfall will take place late on Saturday and early on Sunday.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
But Valdez found his calling early on in the arts, realizing that live performance could impact audiences profoundly.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The range could be higher, 12 to 18 inches, for most of Southern New England, the weather service indicated in a graphic posted to social media also early on Friday morning.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Heaviest snowfall will take place late on Saturday and early on Sunday.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Early on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20on. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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