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premature

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




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Images of the fashion scion’s arrest in handcuffs and the steady drip of leaks from the police investigation have led to “a kind of unbearable premature social condemnation,” his lawyers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

They significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and premature death in people who are already vulnerable.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Kathy Bostjancic, chief economist at Nationwide, said in an email that the market is premature in pricing in a rate hike by next March, however.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“She sends her deepest condolences and sorrow over this tragedy. This has been devastating for everyone. It is premature to make any other statement.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

As none of the other adults seemed to share Dr. Thatcher's philosophy, the evening came to an early, uneasy end: "A premature death," as Dr. Thatcher phrased it.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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