untimely

Example Sentences

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It forced us to consider his struggles with mental illness in combination with the impact of his mother’s untimely death.

From Salon

“It’s important to keep all my professional options open,” Traveler said, politely ignoring my untimely demise, “but I’m more interested in astronomy than murder.”

From Literature

Prince Charles is now England’s king, and Diana devoted herself to a life of service that helped her triumph in the international court of opinion before her untimely death.

From Salon

The main character grapples with the untimely death of his mother as he navigates a new, possibly treacherous, relationship.

From Los Angeles Times

Leicester's Adam Radwan's hopes of inclusion had been ended by an untimely leg injury.

From BBC