premature
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Last June, the South Coast Air Quality Management District received more than 20,000 comments opposing a pair of clean air rules that would have prevented 2,500 premature deaths and 10,000 new cases of asthma.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The investigation centres on "possible unfair commercial practices" linked to the premature use of adult cosmestics, including "encouraging the compulsive purchase of face masks, serums and anti-aging creams" to children under the age of 10.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Until the underlying biology of so-called cured patients is better understood, they say, it’s premature, and perhaps even irresponsible, to use the term.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics are being investigated regarding the premature use of adult cosmetics by children and adolescents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Dr. Xuma was adamandy opposed, claiming that such strategies were premature and would merely give the government an excuse to crush the ANC.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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