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nascent

[ney-suhnt, nas-uhnt] / ˈneɪ sənt, ˈnæs ənt /








ADJECTIVE
underdeveloped
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German exports in July retreated for the first time since January, slowing a nascent recovery in net trade that helped drive the country’s economic growth in the first half of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

As a result, hyperscalers are making major commitments to next-generation nuclear, nascent geothermal and natural-gas plants that capture the carbon they produce.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

A roadmap agreed by Hamas on July 30 said that the decommissioning of weapons would be supervised by the International Stabilization Force, the nascent unit that aims to deploy to Gaza if the situation calms.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Bonta’s beef was that the substance of the nascent negotiations appeared in newspaper articles despite both sides agreeing to hold confidential talks, Bonta said, adding that crossed the line.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

None of us participated in Volpe’s nascent drama program.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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