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ill-timed

[il-tahymd] / ˈɪlˈtaɪmd /


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Southwest Airlines ended its fuel hedging program in early 2025, a decision now seen as ill-timed given current market conditions.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

But others criticized Jackson, calling his action ill-timed and ill-advised.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Economist Ed Yardeni dubbed this the “front-cover curse” — when financial magazines publish ill-timed covers that in hindsight mark peak optimism or pessimism.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

But dwelling too long on that can foster misplaced faith and ill-timed complacency.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

"Some might call that ill-timed," said Theon, "though not for me. Here you are and here you'll stay."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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