by the year
Example Sentences
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“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
Specifically, changes in water availability caused by climate change could decrease hydropower generation by up to 23% by the year 2050, while electricity demand could increase by 2%.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
NOTE.—Standing alone, per- signifies by: as, per annum, by the year.
From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton
