Early
Early adjective - Relating to or occurring near the beginning of a process, series, or time period.
Leadoff
Leadoff adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.
Usage example: the leadoff batter
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Zhan Smolth, the star pitcher on the Tellesberg Kraken's and Rafayl Furkal, the Kraken's leadoff hitter in Off Armageddon Reef, both of whom are named after Atlanta Braves stars of the late nineties and early naughties.
Source: Literature / Safehold
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