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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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The warmth and premature melt mean the state’s forests will dry out a month earlier than usual, or even more, Peter Gleick, a leading water scientist and co-founder of the Pacific Institute, told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

We have heard that declaration many times over the past decade — and as before, it is a premature conclusion.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Ministers argued a ban was premature as the government was already considering introducing its own restrictions and MPs instead voted to give ministers powers to bring in their own rules.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In other words, the market’s celebration may still prove premature.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“He was premature and his lungs hadn’t developed well, so that’s probably why.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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