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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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The grants run on an annual basis, and once a contract is in place, organizations can begin submitting invoices to be reimbursed for services such as rental assistance and emergency shelter.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The group maintained its forecast for annual revenue growth of between 3 and 4.5 per cent.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

GDP, the official scorecard of the U.S. economy, is expected to expand at a 2.1% annual rate for the second quarter in a row.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Once fully operational, the facility is expected to generate about $550 million in annual economic impact and support 1,000 indirect jobs, the company added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The clearest statement Washington ever made on America's national interest came in his Circular Letter of 1783, the last of his annual letters to the state governments as commander in chief.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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

The iconic Blue Peter annuals began to appear with their mixture of entertaining but also informative articles.

From BBC Aug. 11, 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

Re-pot some plants, clean up the garden or put in a bunch of new annuals to add color.

From Seattle Times May 1, 2024

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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