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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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The average microfinance borrower in Cambodia owes more than $3,900, nearly three times the median annual per capita income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

ERock’s valuation looks lofty given its latest annual results.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He gradually recovered and now only needs annual reviews to check on his heart health.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The consumer price index rose 0.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis — the largest monthly increase in three years — pushing the annual inflation rate to 4.2%.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Since the first year he began to practice he had given an annual party on Christmas Day, and now all was in readiness.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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