of age

phrase

: having existed for a specified period of time
The student was 20 years of age.

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Of those 38 films, 15 had a female lead/co-lead from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group, and 3 had a female lead/co-lead 45 years of age or older. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The contest is open to NYC residents 21 years of age or older. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 One dose of the MMR shot is currently given at 12 to 15 months of age, with a second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Vuskovic, at just 19 years of age and over 6ft 3in (191cm) tall, is the imposing pillar of a summer rebuilding project by Brighton & Hove Albion in the centre of defence. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of age

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“Of age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20age. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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