precocious
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Gabriel was not involved in last week's defeat by Wrexham in Helsinki as he had returned to training less than a week earlier, but United are carefully handling a precocious talent.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Its popularity is testament to the plans put in place by Mbappe's family at a young age when they were aware of the precocious talent their son possessed.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
“I was born the same year as YouTube,” says Kane Parsons, the precocious filmmaker about to upgrade from online-only fame to big-screen recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Unlike Frederick, Washington had precocious ambitions for martial glory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
"A precocious child," Miss Honey said, "is one that shows amazing intelligence early on. You are an unbelievably precocious child."
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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