mature
adjective
complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms.
are maturing
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present progressiveof mature.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Those subsidized tree farms are maturing now, unfortunately at a time when demand for wood fiber has been significantly reduced by global competition, increased use of recycled materials and other factors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
"I think players are maturing a bit later," said Mark Hilton, LTA men's national coach.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
Also, across the state, all species of salmon are maturing at smaller body sizes.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2024
Loans on large-scale properties are maturing at a time when interest rates are high, making refinancing a challenge, Lall said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
I can't tell you how much these talks are maturing my ideas about the book.
From An American Idyll The Life of Carleton H. Parker by Cornelia Stratton Parker
