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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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Private education and health services, which include nursing, social assistance, private schools and universities, added 12,500 new positions annually — much higher than any other category.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
April 9 is celebrated annually in the Philippines as a national observance, the Day of Valor, commemorating the fall of Bataan.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Those who regularly hit the trails or set up camp can upgrade to Titanium status by spending $300 at Columbia annually, and get additional perks like double points on shoe purchases, a first look at all sales and gear, and access to a dedicated customer help line.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Private education and health services, which include nursing, social assistance, private schools and universities, added 12,500 new positions annually — much higher than any other category.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
April 9 is celebrated annually in the Philippines as a national observance, the Day of Valor, commemorating the fall of Bataan.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Those who regularly hit the trails or set up camp can upgrade to Titanium status by spending $300 at Columbia annually, and get additional perks like double points on shoe purchases, a first look at all sales and gear, and access to a dedicated customer help line.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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