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untimely

[uhn-tahym-lee] / ʌnˈtaɪm li /


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Judge Richard Marks KC described Mr Hayayei's death as "tragic, untimely and wholly avoidable."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The past week has been Cleveland’s untimely introduction to their new star’s Dr. Jekyll-and-Mr.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Prince Charles is now England’s king, and Diana devoted herself to a life of service that helped her triumph in the international court of opinion before her untimely death.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

There is a misconception about Pimenta that she has stepped into the role left by Mino Raiola's untimely death in April 2020.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“It’s important to keep all my professional options open,” Traveler said, politely ignoring my untimely demise, “but I’m more interested in astronomy than murder.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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