by the year

Example Sentences

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Models suggest that northern pike could increase their food intake by another 6%-12% by the year 2100.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 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

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

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton