In the early years of the United States, it was the western part of the state of Virginia.

VOA: special.2009.07.20

It was a major reason for the fast growth of the electronics and communications industries in the early part of the twentieth century.

VOA: special.2010.01.31

One story says it was first used during the early days of the telephone to tell an operator that a message had been received.

VOA: special.2010.02.28

It was clear early in the election that General Harrison would win.

VOA: special.2009.01.22

Boeing's newest aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner, was the early star of the show, where it made its international debut.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

It was in the early days of the labor movement in the United States.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

(Speaking) Toyota was founded in the early 1930s but the its real success came after World War II when it developed something called "The Toyota Production System."

VOA: standard.2010.02.15