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Whenever a bond matures, a replacement bond is purchased with the requisite duration so that the overall ladder’s duration remains relatively unchanged.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

In typical human development, the striatum tends to shrink as a child matures.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Increased Treasury bill sizes are linked to higher outflows expected at the end of May as more debt matures.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The arrears will eventually have to be settled—they are added to the mortgage balance in a junior lien that is repaid once the loan matures, is refinanced or the home is sold.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

As it matures, the stem slowly breaks up—shatters, in the jargon—letting the seed dribble to the ground.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann