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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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It urged the public and the media to "refrain from spreading premature narratives that risk undermining the integrity of the investigative process."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The mere fact that markets returned to their AI fixation on Monday suggests last week’s talk of a near-term pullback seems premature.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Already a major cause of illness and death, CKD is projected to become the fifth leading cause of premature death globally by 2040.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

But some economists argue that the move could be premature at a time the economy is already showing scars from the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I told Daliwonga that his suggestions were premature.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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