per annum

Example Sentences

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“We estimate this creates A$150 million per annum of Waitsia production delivered with zero revenue recognition,” Morgans says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

I had suggested charging him 2% per annum interest on any sums advanced, with that amount subtracted from his share of the inheritance and distributed 50/50 between my sister and me.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

But since the 1980s they have met every year, so it works out to $100 per annum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Their hope is the Slams will each commit 16% of their revenue this year, with the figure rising by 1.5% per annum until 2030.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

NOTE.—Standing alone, per- signifies by: as, per annum, by the year.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton