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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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In his annual External link state of the university letter in February, Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber noted that the endowment has adjusted its long-term return assumptions from 10.2% three years ago to 8% today.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Yet without food and energy, prices were up only 0.2% in May, which is 2.9% at an annual rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He gradually recovered and now only needs annual reviews to check on his heart health.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The annual Governors Awards, launched in 2009, recognize lifetime achievement and significant contributions to filmmaking and the motion picture industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

These are grounds of hope for others; for ourselves, let the annual return of this day forever refresh our recollections of these rights, and an undiminished devotion to them.

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




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