as in development
the time when a person becomes an adult
The film is about a young man's coming-of-age.
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The Dow tumbled more than 800 points on Monday, in large part because of a Substack post from Citrini Research that laid out hypothetical scenarios for how developments in AI could disrupt certain parts of the economy, including AI agents making white-collar work superfluous.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
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But player development is rarely linear, particularly at clubs where there is such a rapid turnover of players and coaches.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The maturation translates into his personal life, too.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The traditional European and American sherry-seasoned oak are the core of the maturation, but there are also ex-bourbon barrels and Cognac casks in the mix—both of which are not unheard of but relatively unusual for the Macallan.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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Just be confident in your ability to maintain the account through the maturity date to circumvent any withdrawal fees and, if not, consider the interest earnings on smaller, more manageable deposits instead.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In Asia, yields of Japanese government bonds were marginally down across all maturities.—
Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Global exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange are actively positioning to attract high-growth African listings.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Passionate Mars begins energizing your 9th House of Philosophy today, nudging you to commit to growth.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nayara opened as one of the leading eco-resorts in Central America, and that ideal has been a constant throughout its evolution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Dollander will, in many ways, represent a case study on the Rockies’ pitching evolution.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming-of-age. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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