early

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Early signs suggested that “Iceman” would constitute a return to Drake’s tough-talking ways in the wake of his humiliating defeat, and indeed that’s largely what the album delivers over plush yet hard-hitting beats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

This newly discovered dinosaur lived during the Early Cretaceous period between 100 and 120 million years ago.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

She set up the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in 2021, working to highlight the importance of a child's early years.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Early on, Dario Amodei was conflicted about turning Anthropic’s AI research into a commercial venture, and turned to wealthy philanthropists in the effective altruism movement for early funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Early in 1938, Germany merged with its neighbor, Austria, to form a bigger and stronger state called “Greater Germany.”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein