This proved premature and some industry analysts believe it angered Saudi officials.

Especially since a number of earlier reports of Richter's return have proven premature.

We must hope that their triumphalism does not prove premature.

But if energy prices keep rising in coming weeks, that confidence could prove premature.

That proved premature - work was sparse - but he left for good in 1975.

However, this proved premature as West recovered to win the match 6-5.

There was no use, he thought, of raising hopes which might prove premature.

Although he was King of both countries, James's attempt to create a full governmental union proved premature.

But any time someone thought about writing an obituary for the language, too, the idea proved premature.

However, his showboating proved premature as the team managed to finish only fourth in the final.