tender (young) age

noun

: a very young age
He was playing the piano at a tender age.

Examples of tender (young) age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the Eighties, at the tender age of 16, John plunged headfirst into weed smuggling, embarking on perilous boat voyages from Jamaica to the shores of Florida by his father’s side. Jay Bulger, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024 Born on May 26, 1978, in suburban Los Angeles, Gregory began his TV career at a tender age with mid-’80s guest roles on such as The A-Team, T.J. Hooker, Punky Brewster, The Twilight Zone and Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories. Bruce Haring, Deadline, 10 July 2024 At the tender age of 16, Bobbi found herself with the responsibility of raising her sisters without their parents. Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley California Michael Honig began managing his family’s vineyard at the tender age of 22 and began selling and delivering wine in downtown San Francisco. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tender (young) age 

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“Tender (young) age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tender%20%28young%29%20age. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

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