earliness

noun

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as in prematurity

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  1. prematurity
  2. readiness
  3. willingness
  4. quickness
  5. alacrity
Noun
  • The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Definition of prematurity
Noun
  • The country already spends one of the highest proportions of GDP on defence among NATO members and is simultaneously pursuing acquisitions such as F-35 fighter aircraft and new naval platforms to improve its overall military readiness.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • The American military needs to be ready to defend our country and win any fight that comes our way, but corruption and corporate capture within the Defense Department are eroding that critical readiness.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of readiness
Noun
  • But rather than being uncooperative, Aguilar would be better off expressing a willingness to review the administration’s evidence.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
  • The car's appeal lay in its willingness to entertain at low speeds.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of willingness
Noun
  • Their ability to catch passes, run routes and show off quickness is creating excitement.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • However, the number of 6-foot-9 players who can beat defenders off the dribble with quickness can be counted on one hand.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Definition of quickness
Noun
  • Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
  • But alacrity was possible because drafting the Declaration required no study.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Definition of alacrity
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