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as in adulthood
the state of being fully grown or developed people are legally considered to have reached maturity at the age of 18 in the United States

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Recent Examples of maturity Yet the United States has so far blocked this path to strategic maturity and responsibility. Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024 Some fans never forgive him, while others commend his maturity and his foresight. Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024 The species can grow up to 600 pounds at full maturity, according to Metro Richmond Zoo. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Wells Fargo Investment Institute said investors should extend maturities to lock in attractive payouts if yields move above its 2025 year-end targets, which is between 4.5% and 5% for the 10-year Treasury yield and between 4.75% and 5.25% for the 30-year Treasury . Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for maturity 

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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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