untimely

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So while some of the show’s characters met untimely or tragic ends, Maddy came through the other side as someone more powerful: a Latina who didn’t fade into the background but, instead, commanded our attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The in-form pair have dominated recent discourse among The Tartan Army and their respective cases have strengthened with an untimely injury for Boro forward Tommy Conway.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Whether it’s a blockbuster trade that brought Doncic to L.A. or an untimely injury that sidelines the superstar guard at the most important time of the season, Redick is able to compartmentalize each day’s mission.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Plus, Apple’s autocorrect fix, Sora’s untimely demise, Nvidia’s iron grip on the AI industry and the 10-year feud shaping AI’s future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The poor squirrel was the only creature that might be trusted to give an honest accounting of the events that had led to its untimely arrival at the party.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood