of one's life
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There are metaphors if you go looking for them, specifically on having to live much of one’s life in the closet, but “Pirates Wanted” places a heavy emphasis on silliness too.
From Los Angeles Times
"It can be so intense that it shapes or defines the rest of one's life," she says, adding that she is glad Rosy eventually found a safe space.
From BBC
A whole kind of interesting portion of one's life was coming to a close, which is your mid-20s going into your early 30s where everything quite abruptly starts changing, probably quicker than I had the capability to deal with.
From Salon
The Collins team have defined it as "a period of one's life or career that is of a distinctive character".
From BBC
“Part of it is a kind of faith and hope and trust that a new version of one’s life, household, family not only is possible but can be filled with beauty,” she said.
From Seattle Times
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