annually
adverb
an·nu·al·ly
ˈan-yə(-wə)-lē 
-yü-ə-
: once a year : each year
an event that occurs annually
a report that's published annually
She spends about $1,000 of her own money annually on additional supplies, and doesn't hesitate to let the children know it.—
Michael Winerip
Michael WineripMore than 300,000 Americans undergo angioplasty annually to open clogged heart arteries and relieve chest pain.—Melissa Williams
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Palmer is far from alone in her feelings—some 400,000 people make their way to the refuge annually, hoping to get a little face time with these intriguing animals.
—Valerie Rains, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
According to Shetty, the tax is expected to generate up to $500 million annually.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
The Giants absolutely should avoid making a splash signing of Sam Darnold, who could be looking at a contract worth $40 million annually.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
As for the Humanitas College Screenwriting Awards, the org hands out two prizes annually to recognize excellent student screen and television writing: The David and Lynn Angell College Comedy Award and The Carol Mendelsohn College Drama Award.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Rains, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
According to Shetty, the tax is expected to generate up to $500 million annually.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
The Giants absolutely should avoid making a splash signing of Sam Darnold, who could be looking at a contract worth $40 million annually.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
As for the Humanitas College Screenwriting Awards, the org hands out two prizes annually to recognize excellent student screen and television writing: The David and Lynn Angell College Comedy Award and The Carol Mendelsohn College Drama Award.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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