premature
Example Sentences
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“We think it is premature to expect $100/bbl as an important red line has yet to be crossed,” it says.
Some genetic disorders are caused by premature stop codons in critical genes, which result in incomplete and nonfunctional proteins.
From Science Daily
Puma’s shares lost a chunk of Thursday’s gains after some analysts said optimism over a change in the brand’s fortunes could be premature, as the company continues to pursue its revamp strategy.
“Yes, we were a bit premature in arguing to lock in profits on the short side.”
From Barron's
After the crash the pregnant woman had to undergo an emergency Caesarean section, leaving her premature baby in intensive care for a number of weeks, when she suffered two collapsed lungs.
From BBC
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