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precocious

[pri-koh-shuhs] / prɪˈkoʊ ʃəs /


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As a precocious youngster, he caught the eye of seasoned stars including Roger Federer as he followed his older brother Mischa - an Australian Open quarter-finalist in 2017 - around on tour.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Though Vargas, 34, didn’t become a precocious parent, “Mad Bills to Pay” emerged from memories of men he knew who weren’t that different from his main character.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Before Rose became known for his longevity, he first made waves for being a precocious 17-year-old who once tied for fourth in the British Open as an amateur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A precocious talent who burst on the scene in 2006, Kim was the spark-plug of the 2008 US Ryder Cup team that beat Europe at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

As a child Bill was precocious and easily bored by his studies.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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