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The phrase "a certain age" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an unspecified age, often in contexts discussing maturity, eligibility, or life stages.
Example: "Children are often more curious and imaginative at a certain age, which can lead to creative play."
Alternatives: "a specific age" or "an unspecified age".
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Leaders were retired at a certain age.
Men of a certain age, British, writers.
I have reached a certain age.
Get to a certain age?
"We're of a certain age.
Our invisibility once past a certain age.
For a certain age group, at least".
A gentleman of a certain age?
Or a lady of a certain age?
It's music of a certain age.
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And women of a certain age were clamoring for it.
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