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    Default I haven't remembered my age

    Dear all,

    Is it fine to say, "I haven't remembered my age since I turned 30"?

    What I'd like to say is "I stopped counting my age when I turned 30.

    Thank you!

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    Default Re: I haven't remembered my age

    "I haven't remembered my age since I turned 30" is very awkward.
    Try instead:
    I have not thought of my age since I turned 30.
    I stopped keeping track of my age when I turned 30.

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