birthday

Example Sentences

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A batter reaching the big leagues before his 20th birthday is exceedingly rare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She was found dead in her apartment block on President Vladimir Putin's birthday in October 2006.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

It was given to McKellen by the artist, a longtime friend, for the actor’s 80th birthday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The bull market reached its third birthday back in October.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Mr. and Mrs. Fox were lucky parents; about half of American babies born in the mid-1800s died before their fifth birthday.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock