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annual

[an-yoo-uhl] / ˈæn ju əl /
ADJECTIVE
occurring, done yearly
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ADJECTIVE
lasting for a year
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NOUN
book produced once a year
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Carney was in attendance at the annual key note speech in Strasbourg, and is due to address the parliament on Thursday.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

The first foreign head of government to attend the annual "State of the European Union" address, his visit is meant to act as a catalyst ahead of an EU-Canada summit in Montreal next month.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

And the figure is now approaching annual spending on internet access and life insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

At the same time, the number of annual traffic collisions declined from 590 in 2016 to 93 in 2021, data show.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

The annual arrival of the hummingbears was our village’s claim to fame.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

Where there had been a jungle of weeds and vines, perennials and annuals bloomed thanks to avid volunteer gardeners and contributions from locals.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

Koons said he’s excited to use native succulents and drought-tolerant plants as well as perennials and annuals that will provide a richness of color.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2025

When installing the garden, plant combinations are closely spaced and overseeded with annuals to suppress weeds and avoid “that sad, sparse look” of a young landscape.

From Seattle Times Mar. 23, 2024

And the exception was the 80th anniversary of the first book, when the Dundee-based publisher released The Broons and Oor Wullie annuals in the same year.

From BBC Dec. 26, 2023

Their front windows were full of dresses, handbags, children’s annuals, and when you went inside, a sweet stale smell.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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