infancy

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Consider that around the time of the American Revolution, modern medicine was still in its infancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Although the technology remains in its infancy, there has been tremendous technical progress over the past year alone.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Leigh syndrome is a rare metabolic condition that affects the brain and muscles, usually appearing in infancy or early childhood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In an interview with BBC World Service, Anel Rashkaj, Kosovo's captain in that 0-0 draw with Haiti, explained what it was like playing for the nation in its infancy.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Sire,” said the Red Cow, “I beg you to remember that I am a decent, respectable animal and have been taught from my infancy that jumping was no occupation for a lady.”

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers