at the tender age

idiom

: when only (a specified young age)
He left home at the tender age of 18.

Examples of at the tender age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley California Michael Honig began managing his family’s vineyard at the tender age of 22 and began selling and delivering wine in downtown San Francisco. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 May 2024 As a result of the massive rise in the stock, Michael Dell’s personal net worth reportedly hit the $100 billion mark in early March—a notable milestone even for a man who became a billionaire at the tender age of 30. Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024 First up is the Serenade that composer Richard Strauss produced at the tender age of 17, inspired by his father’s horn playing. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024 But that doesn't diminish the remarkable achievements of the rest of the cast and the crew, especially Adrien Brody, who, at the tender age of 29, is still the youngest actor to win the Best Actor award for playing the role with heart, power, and deep sadness. Robert English, EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for at the tender age 

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“At the tender age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20tender%20age. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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