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of age

Old enough, according to the law, to be eligible for something, as in In this state he's not of age for buying liquor, but he may vote , or Next year Jane's coming of age and will get her driver's license . This usage was first recorded about 1430. The term under age signifies being too young to be eligible, as in It's against the law to serve alcohol to anyone under age .
come of age . Mature or develop fully, as in The school's bilingual program has finally come of age .

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Ms Bano and her son, who was above 21 years of age, were eventually granted Indian citizenship.

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Though the move is popular with many parents, experts have raised concerns over data privacy and the accuracy of age verification technology.

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From January 2026, children will be automatically offered two doses at 12 and 18 months of age.

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They are classed as ancient when they reach around 400 years of age.

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It will be given as two doses, at 12 and 18 months of age, combined with the existing MMR jab which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

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