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early on

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  1. At an early stage in a process or course of events, as in He started using computers very early on. [1920s]


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We don’t give it much thought until there’s a major water line break, as there was early on the morning of July 17 under Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

“By addressing these health markers early on, we are keeping you on the leading edge of lethality.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The state-run Saudi Press Agency confirmed early on Thursday that the Encelia was struck "while sailing in the Red Sea", resulting in a fire on its bow.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Skies in the coastal village of Le Porge, near the city of Bordeaux, were orange early on Thursday morning.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Navid would drag me out of bed way too early on weekend mornings to do ten-mile runs with him.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi

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