precocious
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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
This has meant the show has spent more time with the very relatable Dunk and his precocious charge Egg.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 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
Fred Hoiberg, whose precocious coaching success at Iowa State in the early 2010s got him an NBA shot, points out that Nebraska is barely halfway into its season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
“You precocious chick! Who put that into your head?” said Jo, enjoying the innocent revelation as much as the Professor.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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