prematurely

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The longtime host prematurely revealed the loser of a fire-making challenge before the segment aired.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That deadline was missed by about 30 minutes, prompting many news outlets to prematurely report that the court allowed a ban to take effect via a shadow docket.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The aim is to protect consumers and businesses from potential cyberattacks by AI models prematurely released.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

And while researchers cautioned against central banks tightening monetary policy prematurely, they should “stand ready to tighten” to contain any knock-on effects from the conflict, such as higher inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It may be that being born prematurely is simply hurtful to a child’s overall well-being.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt