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fledgling

[flej-ling] / ˈflɛdʒ lɪŋ /


NOUN
baby bird
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Appeared in the May 7, 2026, print edition as 'A Fledgling Nation’s Friend'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Fledgling Indian artificial intelligence companies showcased homegrown technologies this week at a major summit in New Delhi, underpinning big dreams of becoming a global AI power.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Fledgling as it was, LittlePuss was able to get its book into stores through a company called Small Press Distribution, and LittlePuss has grown steadily since.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Fledgling technology startups need to hire skilled scientists and engineers to bring their cutting-edge products from the proverbial Silicon Valley garage to the market.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023

One hour, two hours, three hours, four hours—and still the wild night went on, and still the Fledgling held to her work.

From Dan Merrithew by McFall, J. V.




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