in infancy
Frequency: 7.513.5 per million words
Within the period of being an infant; can also be used figuratively to mean 'in its early stages'.
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- She died in infancy.
- The new company is still in its infancy.
- Many critical developmental stages occur in infancy.
- The project is still in its infancy, so details are scarce.
- Diseases that were once fatal in infancy are now treatable.
- His interest in music began in infancy.
- The technology is very much in its infancy, but shows promise.
- Immunizations are often given in infancy to protect against common illnesses.
- Their relationship was still in its infancy when problems arose.
- Learning basic motor skills happens predominantly in infancy.