of age

idiom

: having existed for a specified period of time
The student was 20 years of age.

Examples of of age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For all its documentary trappings, this is still a coming of age story, albeit one that defies the usual tropes with boundless energy and optimism in the face of what can be a troubling place to live. David Opie, IndieWire, 21 June 2024 As a teen, Kiefer decided to drop out of school and focus on acting full time, landing the lead in the 1984 coming of age movie Bay Boy. Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 But this remains a winning take on coming out and coming of age, conveying the anxiety and ultimate liberation of a kid terrified of his feelings. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 That is the case with An Emotion of Great Delight, which centers on Shadi, a Muslim girl coming of age in the aftermath of 9/11, who grapples with grief, loss, and a broken heart. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Parents, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for of age 

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“Of age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20age. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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