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whats the legal drinking age in the u.s.?
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in the united states, the legal drinking age is 21. this means that individuals must be 21 years old or older to legally purchase and consume alcohol. there are, however, some exceptions such as underage purchase of alcohol for religious or medicinal purposes. in some cases, individuals aged 18 and above may be allowed to consume alcohol in certain establishments.
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