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precocious

[pri-koh-shuhs] / prɪˈkoʊ ʃəs /


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But his stepfather was an engraver, and the precocious lad saw books with plenty of pictures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Few have been better judges of a player's potential than Wenger and Ferguson, who both knew this precocious playmaker was heading for the top.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Geoghan redirected attention to the court and the sheer number of precocious youngsters who went on from the showcase to legendary professional careers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

A precocious talent who burst on the scene in 2006, Kim was the spark-plug of the 2008 US Ryder Cup team that beat Europe at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

When I share things like that, people often say, “My, aren’t you precocious, Elizabeth.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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