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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

The higher pension without the annual increase, on the other hand, places more responsibility on you to invest wisely and perhaps avoid spending the extra income.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

County analysts noted that, based on this annual data for 11th grade, nearly all the surrounding schools improved more than Locke in the last three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He signed death certificates and birthed all the babies except for the Tarbox family, who had an annual baby and no way to pay.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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