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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On Thursday, the Senate passed a broad bipartisan bill on housing, which seeks to adjust policies to increase construction and limit institutional ownership of home development.—
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The research is being led by specialists involved in China’s air-defense radar development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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That’s not exactly the same, of course, but both use a similar maturation method to coax extra flavors out of the liquid, specifically notes of vanilla, maple, butterscotch, and spice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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Brickner’s maturation resembles Idaho’s progress as well.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Major international reporting has described Istanbul as a global focal point for hair restoration, citing the scale of providers and the maturity of techniques such as FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yulin’s dedication to music and her energy are good indicators of her accomplishments and maturity.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cal Fire said the quick warm-up could dry out landscapes fast, especially after the rain brought a lot of new growth.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Economists warn that sustained high oil prices could increase inflation and slow economic growth in several countries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The retrospective will feature new interviews with the cast reflecting on the show’s beginnings, its evolution and its cultural impact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Technological evolution is closely linked to creativity, exploration and the desire to understand the unknown.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
17 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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