premature

Example Sentences

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The report suggested possible causes for the premature fuze detonation but determined that military personnel were not at fault.

From Los Angeles Times

With eight matches remaining, including a game in hand on leaders Arsenal - who still have to go to Etihad Stadium - it would be premature to say Manchester City's Premier League title race is over.

From BBC

“While it remains premature to expect rate hikes this year, the growth-inflation dynamics suggest that the next policy move is more likely to be a rate hike rather than a rate cut,” DBS said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Siobhan and her husband have been warned that James may have problems with his eyes, lungs and stomach because of his premature birth.

From BBC

But figures last month indicate the announcement was premature, with the crossover unlikely to happen for at least another year.

From Barron's