mature
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But he turns out to be no more grown-up or emotionally mature.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Nine of the universities involved took the first step towards legal action last week over what they called an "abrupt" decision, which risked penalising mature students on low incomes trying to get a better qualification.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Rather, it has reduced the balance sheet by waiting until the assets it holds mature and then not reinvesting the proceeds of the maturing assets.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
This is especially true for the growth-stage firms across Europe, which are too mature for early-stage venture capital but too small and too risky for conventional bank lending.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Yes, the pups were singing too, sound ing very mature and grown up—until Kapu added his laugh-bark.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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