premature

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The warmth and premature melt mean the state’s forests will dry out a month or more earlier than usual, Gleick said, which increases the risk of wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Until the underlying biology of so-called cured patients is better understood, they say, it’s premature, and perhaps even irresponsible, to use the term.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Within boxing circles, that talk may be slightly premature but Itauma is keeping pace with two-time world champion Anthony Joshua.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

However, “a series of false starts and premature declarations of victory argue for continued caution,” the division says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The declaration attracted a good deal of press attention but was unfortunately premature.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson