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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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Over the last three years, DpHue has more than doubled its business in Ulta and Amazon, specifically, as the at-home color market has swelled 3 to 5 percent annually.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent reports estimate that close to 35,000 people in the United States have ALS, with about 5,000 people diagnosed annually.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Members of the village’s administration and Village President Ryan Kauffman attend conferences annually to attract new businesses to Oswego, officials said.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Over the last three years, DpHue has more than doubled its business in Ulta and Amazon, specifically, as the at-home color market has swelled 3 to 5 percent annually.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent reports estimate that close to 35,000 people in the United States have ALS, with about 5,000 people diagnosed annually.
—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Members of the village’s administration and Village President Ryan Kauffman attend conferences annually to attract new businesses to Oswego, officials said.
—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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