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infancy

[in-fuhn-see] / ˈɪn fən si /


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The phenomenon is still in its infancy and brings its own benefits and pitfalls - but experts believe the trend will grow.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Instead, it is made from proteins designed to reproduce important functions of the natural proteins involved in enamel development during infancy.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

After returning to Ithaca disguised by Athena as an old beggar, Odysseus reveals himself to the son he hasn’t seen since infancy in the hut of the swineherd Eumaeus.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Although still in its infancy, generative search ad revenue is expected to reach $5.1 billion globally this year and surpass $101 billion by 2030, according to projections from ad-buying giant WPP Media.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Edmond had a sister Katherine, who was born in 1658 and died in infancy, and a brother Humphrey, whose birth date is not known, but who died in 1684.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

We drank Diet Coke through grad school, made sure it was well-stocked at our wedding, painfully restricted our intake through two pregnancies, and only survived two sleepless infancies by the grace of DC.

From Slate Aug. 12, 2021

With these programs in their infancies, it’s difficult to determine their effectiveness just yet.

From Slate Dec. 19, 2013

Officials in Washington and Boston said that even in their programs’ infancies, they never encountered station failures like New York’s or widespread difficulties with docking.

From New York Times Jun. 11, 2013

Pincus also invested in Napster, Facebook, Twitter and Friendster, all of which appeared to be risky in their infancies.

From Reuters Dec. 11, 2011

We have here an excellent example of his whimsical blending of truth and invention: brothers and sisters he denies, yet admits one sister, Elizabeth, who died in both their infancies.

From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia by Lamb, Charles




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