early in life

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: at a young age
She knew what she wanted to do early in life.

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Goldhagen and other public health leaders say lead exposure early in life can affect brain development and impulse control as children grow older. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 Genetic predispositions to sensory overload, which is often experienced by people with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder, can put someone on this path early in life. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Her work in the area has also helped shape her broader focus on mental health and the early years, particularly her emphasis on how experiences and relationships early in life can have a lasting impact on wellbeing. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 But for a growing number of industries, a single educational credential earned early in life is no longer sufficient as a career-long qualification. — Mo Husain, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for early in life

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