matures

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As the brain matures, this network becomes less crowded but more organized and efficient.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Missed or waived payments were added to the mortgage, which would have to be repaid when the loan matures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The debt often matures four to five years after issuance.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“As the streaming market matures, the emphasis is no longer on pure subscriber growth but on extracting greater value from existing audiences,” said Lauren Liversedge, a senior analyst at Ampere Analysis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

As it matures, the stem slowly breaks up—shatters, in the jargon—letting the seed dribble to the ground.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann