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Recent Examples of prematurity
It's now known as retinopathy of prematurity.
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Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025
In fact, prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
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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Unable to ramp up through the first month of spring training because of lingering shoulder soreness, Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell took a step toward readiness Thursday, throwing his first bullpen session.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The decision Thursday came after an in-depth flight readiness review, where managers met to discuss the mission.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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This willingness to continue buying on dips has kept the market sell-off in check.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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His willingness to indulge in their presence gives them an inch of freedom that is easily turned into a mile of familiarity.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Costarring Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Ariana DeBose, the story exists on two timeliness.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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And after a report released last week showed a rise in the unemployment rate and a loss of jobs, and with another inflation reading set for release this week, many may be wondering about the timeliness of a prospective gold investment now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Fa’alave Johnson plays safety and running back and moves with the quickness and blazing speed of another top running back who went up the 405 from San Diego to USC.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bryce is getting his quickness.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Prematurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematurity. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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