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    At twenty-two, she is mature enough to be on her own
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    A good wine, like fruit, should not be consumed till it is mature
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Our plans are not yet mature
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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    Has he matured sufficiently to be trusted alone in the house for the weekend? I wish he'd mature a bit more
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Fruit that has matured on the plant tastes best
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Their plans for major changes in company structure have not yet fully matured