come of age
Example Sentences
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Martin described Gen Z as one of the first generations in recent memory to come of age facing markedly tighter economic circumstances.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
But “when we start to look at the loans flowing through our origination channels, we see the opposite — we see Gen Z continuing to come of age into home buying,” he added.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Trust in institutions and fellow citizens has declined, and many young people have come of age amid political polarization, technological and economic change, unhinged social media, Covid-era isolation and geopolitical uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Joff made a show of asking his grandfather to assume governance of the realm, and Lord Tywin solemnly ac-cepted the responsibility, "until Your Grace does come of age."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
