of age

idiom

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

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In general, hens become mature enough to lay eggs around six months of age, though this varies slightly by breed. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026 Kids who are 5 years of age or younger can attend with free admission. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026 Chicago police said the victims, 23 and 26 years of age, were inside an apartment when a gunman shot them multiple times. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 The rotavirus vaccine, which protects against a highly contagious gastrointestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea in infants and young children, was previously recommended beginning at 2 months of age as either a two- or three-dose series. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 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 10 Jan. 2026.

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