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premature

[pree-muh-choor, -toor, -tyoor, pree-muh-choor, prem-uh-, prem-uh-] / ˌpri məˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʊər, -ˈtjʊər, ˈpri məˌtʃʊər, ˌprɛm ə-, ˈprɛm ə- /




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Sauer reiterated that argument in his filing Wednesday, asking the high court to not only issue its order soon, but to make clear in it that not one but both of Talwani’s orders are premature.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Fat that accumulates around the abdomen is especially concerning because it is associated with cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and a higher risk of premature death.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

So at a minimum, the insiders’ caution has been premature.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Oddie later discovered that her depression had followed the premature deaths of his two older siblings.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

However, in the first case, the scene comes to a premature end, and in the second case, the scene is full of possibility.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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