- superlative of early.
earliest
Example Sentences
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"Family members were informed at the earliest opportunity, and the trust has provided ongoing support to families throughout this investigation."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Recent research from Lund University and the University of Sussex proposes that the earliest ancestor of vertebrates passed through a cyclops-like stage nearly 600 million years ago.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
This recognizes Douglass as one of the earliest and most prominent popular constitutionalists.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
"We will make every effort to have the bill introduced and passed by the House at the earliest," Modi added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Throughout world history, slavery has taken on many forms, existing among the earliest societies.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
