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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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Neville noted that in addition to their annual report, a postmortem survey tracks “how happy people are,” and if they feel the cost was worth it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The annual AeroWomen event was run by helicopter firm Leonardo, and focuses on helping people find their way into the industry.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Cancer drugs currently generate about $2.6 billion in annual sales for GSK, or about 6% of total company sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Alphabet issued over $19 billion in mandatory convertible preferred stock, offering a 6.25% annual dividend yield.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I’m wearing the outfit I picked out on our annual pre-holiday shopping trip—a burgundy crushed-velvet dress that was super itchy but also super cute.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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