of the year
idiom
—used to say that something or someone is the best of its kind in a specific year
the movie/teacher/rookie of the year
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Get a jump start on your goal setting and career planning before the end of the year.
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Eno Eka, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Tuesday night’s season opener between the Knicks and Celtics was the most in-demand game of the year on the platform.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Flores found inspiration in Valenzuela’s journey — coming to the United States from Mexico, struggling with English in his early years and winning rookie of the year and a World Series in his first full season.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
If the trial proceeds, it’s expected to last through the end of the year.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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Eno Eka, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Tuesday night’s season opener between the Knicks and Celtics was the most in-demand game of the year on the platform.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Flores found inspiration in Valenzuela’s journey — coming to the United States from Mexico, struggling with English in his early years and winning rookie of the year and a World Series in his first full season.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
If the trial proceeds, it’s expected to last through the end of the year.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Of the year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20year. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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