prematurely

Example Sentences

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Workers might exit professions prematurely even where long-run demand remains strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The longtime host prematurely revealed the loser of a fire-making challenge before the segment aired.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That deadline was missed by about 30 minutes, prompting many news outlets to prematurely report that the court allowed a ban to take effect via a shadow docket.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Wei, who is now five years old, suffered severe brain damage after he was born prematurely in 2021.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Harry looked into the prematurely lined face, framed in thick but graying hair, and wished that he could return a different answer.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling