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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In total, Medicaid currently costs $800 billion annually, with the federal government paying 70%.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The State Department estimates that Iran provides some $100 million annually to Hamas and helps fund Hezbollah with about $700 million a year.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Meta spends $14 million annually on providing personal security for Zuckerberg and his family, according to the company’s 2024 proxy statement.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
Today, that number has dropped nearly 80% to just $200 million, even though the state typically spends billions annually to fight and clean up uncontrolled wildfires.
—Bill Essayli, Orange County Register, 11 Jan. 2025
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Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The State Department estimates that Iran provides some $100 million annually to Hamas and helps fund Hezbollah with about $700 million a year.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Meta spends $14 million annually on providing personal security for Zuckerberg and his family, according to the company’s 2024 proxy statement.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
Today, that number has dropped nearly 80% to just $200 million, even though the state typically spends billions annually to fight and clean up uncontrolled wildfires.
—Bill Essayli, Orange County Register, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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