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untimely

[uhn-tahym-lee] / ʌnˈtaɪm li /


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They added that Joshua came from "a loving family who are devastated by his killing and untimely death".

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The latest iteration of Ryan Murphy’s “American Story” anthology will focus on John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, whose relationship and untimely deaths in 1999 created a media frenzy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

Holiday has been revered by singers of all genres and eras since her untimely death at 44.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

They do all care about untimely air travel.

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2025

Apparently, Xenocrates wasn’t the only one who felt freed by Goddard’s untimely end.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman