by the year

Example Sentences

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Who decides to show out or stay home on election day tends to change by the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

“Maybe by the year 2028 it will change because business relationships are always stronger and longer-lasting than politicians,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Once the domain of science fiction, autonomous robots—think C-3PO from Star Wars or Baymax from Big Hero 6 —are getting closer by the year.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Both leaders came with lofty goals, yet discussed methodical steps that included a 50 percent cut in strategic nuclear arms, with the ultimate target of abolishing the entire global nuclear stockpile by the year 2000.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

Instead of counting it, I arrange it by the year that’s stamped on each piece of money: 1935, 1942, 1945.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood