prematurely

Example Sentences

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Prematurely declaring a teenager a future legend is as much a part of tennis as fuzzy yellow balls.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2021

Prematurely naming Kevin McAleenan, the Customs and Border Protection commissioner, as Nielsen’s acting replacement, it became clear that he also had to fire the next in line by law, Claire Grady, the acting deputy secretary.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2019

Prematurely clipping or misplacing audio is a comedic editing staple used to accentuate the shabbiness of the work.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2017

Prematurely gray, "The Silver Fox" returned to New York with the bumbling Mets in 1963 and finished his career in 1964 with the Giants, where he and Mays were teammates.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2011

Prematurely aged though she was, Seraphine, amid her growing insanity, continued to lead a wild, rackety life, and the strangest stories were related of her.

From Fruitfulness by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred