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mature

[muh-toor, -tyoor, -choor, -chur] / məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr /




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Half of the 26 players on that roster are back, part of a young team carefully constructed to mature now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I'm getting closer - I'm getting a little bit more mature with every match I play," said 19-year-old Andreeva.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Sonically dynamic and unapologetically trenchant, “Arirang” took me on a journey by asserting BTS’ collective powers as mature artists and master storytellers, and I couldn’t help but be inspired.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

"I don't think I'm mature enough to do it yet, and I don't feel like asking Jordan Bardella whether he prefers cats or dogs," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I am really trying to be mature and not take my disappointment out on Sam.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson




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