of age

phrase

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

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Unlike platforms focused specifically on seniors, Match serves a wide range of age groups. Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Donors must be at least 17 years of age (or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent). Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 This typically occurs when the birds hit 10 to 14 weeks of age. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Rising scrutiny of platforms’ ability to protect children online has fueled a wave of age-verification laws around the world. Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 June 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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