early years
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“The questions in this novel explore how it feels in those early years of adulthood when there are still so many possibilities, so many directions you might go,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
What if just five of those early years were spent seeing the world — and possibly adding over $1 million to your savings by the time you retire?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Gaos believed the arid soil near the Helan mountains could produce interesting wine, but the early years weren’t always smooth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Parents are advised to discuss concerns about school readiness with nurseries, early years settings and prospective schools before making a decision.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Just as the earlier-cited studies show that family structure has little impact on a child’s personality, it does not seem to affect his academic abilities either, at least in the early years.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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