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Recent Examples of prematurity
In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds.
—Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
It's now known as retinopathy of prematurity.
—Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025
In fact, prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds.
—Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
It's now known as retinopathy of prematurity.
—Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025
In fact, prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prematurity
Noun
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Additional court hearings, including a readiness conference set for Friday, are scheduled in June.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Participants reported feeling more relaxed and recovered, with measurable improvements in sleep, heart rate variability and training readiness.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Cassidy has already shown more willingness to buck the president.—
Kevin Freking,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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However, the Serie A outfit’s hopes of signing Alisson are receding with the Merseyside club showing no willingness to sanction the departure of their long-serving No 1.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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The movie’s political timeliness and emotional vulnerability are what led Mexican actor and outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights Melissa Barrera to sign on as an executive producer for the project.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Jackson placed an emphasis on mastering the playbook, getting stronger and improving his lateral quickness this offseason.—
Mike Kaye
May 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Chris Richards, from Alabama, is an uncompromising defender whose Afro towers above the back line and whose lankiness masks a quickness that covers gaps in the American half.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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“Prematurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematurity. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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