tender age
Example Sentences
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Culkin, who shot to fame at the tender age of 10 when he took on the role of Kevin McCallister in the popular “Home Alone” holiday movie franchise, is best known as one of the world’s most recognizable child actors; however, in recent years he has shied away from the spotlight.
From MarketWatch
“Her adulthood started a little bit early when she became my mom at the tender age of 17,” he wrote at the time.
From MarketWatch
He did not think of himself as a precocious intellect but he took up a scholarship at the University of Chicago at the tender age of 15.
From BBC
Entering parliament at the tender age of 30, he became leader of the D66 just a year later, the youngest ever to hold the post.
From Barron's
The decision was made to turn pro at the tender age of 18 and in May, she was signed by Matchroom.
From BBC
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