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annual

[an-yoo-uhl] / ˈæn yu 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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However, the most recent inflation data showed that US prices rose in May at their fastest annual rate for three years.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Samsara can grow revenue at a compounded annual growth rate of 20% through 2030, resulting in an earnings estimate well ahead of current expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Assuming a 7% average annual return, compounded monthly, you would have roughly $330,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Duane and Kelly Roberts, residents of Laguna Beach, also established the hotel’s annual Festival of Lights, an Inland Empire holiday tradition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Without the annual floods, the soil was soon stripped of its richness, but with their meager harvests they could not afford to buy artificial fertilizers.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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