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

Its inclusion was controversial, said former military officials: Lucas was just a mock-up, but it beat out more mature systems on the offering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

On its website Lockheed Martin describes the missile as "mature, proven, affordable and low-risk".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Don Apolinar Moscote, a mature man, timid, with a ruddy complexion, said yes.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez