infancy

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Although the technology remains in its infancy, there has been tremendous technical progress over the past year alone.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Randolph began her career working on social media marketing when the practice was in its infancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Unlike China, it had failed to institute a sweeping censorship system when the internet was in its infancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Leigh syndrome is a rare metabolic condition that affects the brain and muscles, usually appearing in infancy or early childhood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

My father bought a small white chicken, my mother brewed beer, a few relatives were invited, and a small celebration was held to mark George’s passage from infancy to childhood.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane