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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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We have heard that declaration many times over the past decade — and as before, it is a premature conclusion.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Ministers argued a ban was premature as the government was already considering introducing its own restrictions and MPs instead voted to give ministers powers to bring in their own rules.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In other words, the market’s celebration may still prove premature.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Stocks surged and oil prices plunged in market moves that some investors fear are premature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Unlike many of the others, though, our first grader was wise enough to sense how premature it all seemed.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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