infancy
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The five identical sisters, born in Ontario at the height of the Great Depression in 1934, were the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy.
From BBC
While Precheur's impact was important during the club's infancy, there is a feeling London City are moving towards a Spanish football identity.
From BBC
Despite its infancy, Zagreb Advent is said to be attracting visitors from across Europe.
From BBC
According to the CDC External link, up to 90% of children infected with hepatitis B during infancy develop a lifelong infection, and 25% of them will die prematurely of cirrhosis or liver cancer.
From Barron's
According to the CDC External link, up to 90% of children infected with hepatitis B during infancy develop a lifelong infection, and 25% of them will die prematurely of cirrhosis or liver cancer.
From Barron's
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