premature
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The stock-market rally of the past 10 days, based on hopes of imminent peace, seems to have been premature at best.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
Those who developed obesity between ages 17 and 29 had about a 70 percent higher risk of premature death compared with people who did not become obese before age 60.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
"It is premature to speak of a breakthrough. This is not even a step -- rather a first cautious move in the right direction," former Ukrainian diplomat Vadym Triukhan wrote in a recent analysis.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Stocks surged and oil prices plunged in market moves that some investors fear are premature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“I think this discussion is a bit premature, don’t you? The school officials say they have a plan worked out. So let’s all hear what it is. Until then let’s have some peace and quiet.”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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