of age

idiom

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

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The optimal time to get a flu vaccine: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get their flu shot by the end of October. Juno Demelo, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 The dial is also in great condition, showing light signs of age in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 By around three months of age, babies begin to follow moving objects with their eyes and reach for things, which is a great time to introduce toys that have contrasting colors, textures, sights, and sounds. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Two of Han’s subjects came of age in that cauldron of theological politicking. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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