of the year
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—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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Blood center officials say this time of the year presents unique challenges to maintaining an adequate supply.
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Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Lola Young’s five nominations span British Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Act, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best New Artist, marking her as one of the year’s most versatile breakthroughs.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Mission Bay was looking for its first league win of the year.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The round is expected to close in the first quarter of the year.
—Kate Rooney,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Lola Young’s five nominations span British Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Act, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best New Artist, marking her as one of the year’s most versatile breakthroughs.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Mission Bay was looking for its first league win of the year.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The round is expected to close in the first quarter of the year.
—Kate Rooney,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Of the year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20year. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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