They reach adult proportions at the age of 6-7 months.

The published criticism of James's work has reached enormous proportions.

Rather, it is the fear of breast cancer, not the disease itself, that has reached epidemic proportions.

In 1528 the disease reached epidemic proportions for the fourth time and with great severity.

Now, rather late in the day, they've admitted that the problem has reached epidemic proportions.

The effort to return small items has at times reached heroic proportions.

Time taken for doctor's appointments and sick leave has reached epidemic proportions.

As a result, I do respond to necessary tasks, but only when the situation has reached catastrophic proportions.

By the 1990's, both had reached epidemic proportions in American cities.

It is a particular practice in my own country that has reached epidemic proportions.