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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a tender age" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a young age, often implying innocence or vulnerability.
Example: "She started her acting career at a tender age, captivating audiences with her talent."
Alternatives: "a young age" or "an early age".
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He first won public office at a tender age.
The relentless self-scrutiny endemic to the trade starts at a tender age.
But what a musical life he lived — and from such a tender age!
Through his father, Bembo was introduced to Italy's elite at a tender age.
At a tender age, as he recalled, he fell in love with a somewhat older schoolmate.
He noted that his client was 19, which he described as "a tender age".
Why does it make this list at such a tender age?
But his life did peak at a tender age -- what could compete?
I'm impressed that her ambitions were so noble from a tender age.
From a tender age we learned to cope, to avoid, to control.
We don't really know yet how joining Facebook at a tender age affects kids socially and emotionally.
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