mature

Example Sentences

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Children’s lungs are still developing, and lung function continues to mature throughout adolescence, making children more susceptible than adults to the adverse effects of air pollution.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But the EU is a mature, slow-growing market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Those who value granular control, advanced privacy features and a more mature security ecosystem may prefer NordVPN.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

AB de Villiers suggested that Suryavanshi was "mature for his age".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“A small duck, mature male. Rare to see in Britain.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin