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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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These tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs, enter the bloodstream and have been linked to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, lung cancer and premature death.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

The only portrait of Henry’s older brother, Prince Arthur, made before Arthur’s premature death in 1502, joined the Hever lineup in 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Disney was willing to submit the premature renewal applications, and a flood of more than 150,000 comments to the FCC, from a swath of cross-partisan advocates, demonstrated overwhelming public support for ABC.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

"For that reason, monitoring vitamin D levels and treating excess abdominal fat are essential measures to prevent premature death, especially after age 50," he adds.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Perhaps Katherine, with some intuition of her fathers vision, drew strength from the knowledge that her husband’s premature death was part of a way of things, however painful.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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