nascent
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“Edinburgh was uniquely configured to operate as a nursery for the nascent discipline,” Ms. Fitzharris explains, partly because of the number of serious crimes tried in the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
If Mr. Sun belongs to this nascent scene, it’s one he has helped shape and support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
He chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term, where he largely took a pro-business stance but brought enforcement cases against the nascent crypto industry.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Lawmakers and AI industry leaders have also called for guardrails on the nascent technology, which experts warn could soon surpass human understanding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Their thinking was already reflecting a high degree of nascent Negro nationalism.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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