prematurely

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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

He added officials do have a delicate balancing act, to refrain from raising rates prematurely and further slow down a struggling economy, while avoiding waiting too long to act before higher inflation becomes entrenched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

And while researchers cautioned against central banks tightening monetary policy prematurely, they should “stand ready to tighten” to contain any knock-on effects from the conflict, such as higher inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Shan laughed, short sounds that seemed cut off prematurely, as though more were supposed to follow but did not, and because she merely laughed, not saying anything, Ifemelu added, “It’s interesting.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie