as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
his premature arrival at his own surprise party almost ruined everything
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But the president’s optimistic assessment is most likely premature, many regional analysts and diplomatic experts say.
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Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2024
Worse, both are linked to the risk of premature death; lack of social connection can be as dangerous as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.
—Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Late last week, the FDA, CDC and NIH issued a statement in support of treating premature infants with specialized baby formulas.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
This finding could have possible implications for the treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and fertility preservation.18 However, more research needs to be done in humans to make any definitive conclusions.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2024
Worse, both are linked to the risk of premature death; lack of social connection can be as dangerous as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.
—Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Late last week, the FDA, CDC and NIH issued a statement in support of treating premature infants with specialized baby formulas.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
This finding could have possible implications for the treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and fertility preservation.18 However, more research needs to be done in humans to make any definitive conclusions.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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As the calendar moves away from the frantic sports equinox, the NBA stands to gain more attention for its early season action with its annual trip to Mexico.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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However, your boxwoods might be less vulnerable to severe damage, not being weakened by the earlier damage from the leaf miners and psyllids.Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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The show followed the Pittsburgh family through multiple eras, from the birth of their kids, to Jack’s untimely death, and the triplets’ adult lives, raising families of their own.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
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The untimely death of Lincoln's son Willie Lincoln More:Bad omens or just misunderstood?Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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People are flocking to stores to find the most popular (and perhaps unexpected) outdoor decor of the year: porch geese.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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The gourd-napping happened in Connecticut, where resident Alisa Craig told newswire service Storyful that the furry thief's appearance was unexpected.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Solar Activity Is Spiking The sun produced an X9 solar flare — a sudden and intense burst of radiation — on Oct. 3, the biggest of Solar Cycle 25 so far.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, Roan is one of the biggest stars of the moment, with her sudden and quick ascent to fame happening in just a year.Thania Garcia, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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Noah, a precocious artist, has sketched the exact same building.Judy Berman, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Published on October 24, 2024 By Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Cabernet Franc is unfortunately overshadowed by its precocious offspring.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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Any charges, if filed, would likely come at a politically inopportune time for Trump, who leads the pack of contenders in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.Time, Time, 7 June 2023
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And the latest revelations came at a particularly inopportune time for the government: Section 702 is set to expire on December 31 unless Congress reauthorizes it.Adam I. Klein, National Review, 15 Mar. 2023
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“Premature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premature. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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