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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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Neville noted that in addition to their annual report, a postmortem survey tracks “how happy people are,” and if they feel the cost was worth it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Cancer drugs currently generate about $2.6 billion in annual sales for GSK, or about 6% of total company sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Some football fans have already strategically booked annual leave around potential knockout fixtures.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Each issue carries a 6.25% annual dividend yield based on the offering price of $50, and a slightly lower yield now.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Unselfishly jeopardizing her professional reputation as a teacher, Aunt Anne always allowed each of us to play in the annual recitals at her music school.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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