Doubts about the truthfulness of the book surfaced early on, even before the book was published.

Bob McKittrick, their veteran offensive line coach, said the problems surfaced early.

His interest in chemistry surfaced early; however he had many interests and decided late to study chemistry.

His mother, an amateur artist, and his father, a salesman, encouraged his talent, which surfaced early.

The evidence suggests that the idea surfaced early in 1986.

Peter Ueberroth was commissioner when Rose's betting habits surfaced early in 1989.

Throughout the league, the vertical passing game surfaced early in this season, forcing defenses back on their heels.

Injudiciousness surfaced early in a case involving prisoners' rights.

The draft issue had first surfaced early in 1992, as Clinton sought to win the New Hampshire primary.

According to his mother, her son's special intensity surfaced early.