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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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In fact, he has had a much bigger influence than Messi at the same age, but it would be premature to suggest he can get to the same level.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But it would be equally premature to write Mahan off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The premature absence of millions of able-bodied men from our workforce, combined with the continuing retirement of the Baby Boomers and significant reductions in immigration, bodes ill for the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

They significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and premature death in people who are already vulnerable.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Emma experienced premature labor pains the day Charles wrote the memorial, but then the pains stopped.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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