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adulthood

[uh-duhlt-hood] / əˈdʌlt hʊd /








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Extinction was projected only in hypothetical scenarios where very low juvenile survival occurred, with around 20% failing to reach adulthood, combined with extremely poor reproduction limited to a maximum of one chick per pair.

From Science Daily

For the new research, participants were asked to submit hair samples from adulthood and from earlier in life.

From Science Daily

Life was pretty carefree and we were enjoying that transition into adulthood.

From BBC

I once viewed my 29 moves as 29 failures to sustain stability, and those in adulthood as failures to build the life I wanted.

From Los Angeles Times

Even into my adulthood he suggested I display it in my office alongside my Phi Beta Kappa parchment so that visitors could assess my character as well as my academic achievements.

From The Wall Street Journal