early on
adverb
: at or during an early point or stage
The reasons were obvious early on in the experiment.
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The Kings were desperate in this contest and had the more dangerous offensive chances early on.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Senate Republicans approved early on Thursday a blueprint for their budget bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection after an all-night voting marathon.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Niamh sent her via WhatsApp early on in the scam.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Creative blocks, dating frustrations and parenting dynamics could surface early on in the day.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Senate Republicans approved early on Thursday a blueprint for their budget bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection after an all-night voting marathon.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Niamh sent her via WhatsApp early on in the scam.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Creative blocks, dating frustrations and parenting dynamics could surface early on in the day.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Early on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20on. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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