time of year

noun phrase

: period of the year : season
It's unusually hot for this time of year.

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The region lies on a popular route to Kailash Manasarovar in Tibet, a site visited annually by hundreds of Hindu pilgrims from India and elsewhere, particularly at this time of year. Reuters, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Barring a surprise veteran cut, finding a starting center at this time of year will be difficult. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 My favorite thing to do any time of year is soak in the six thermal pools at family-friendly Astoria Hot Springs. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Though gasoline demand typically drops this time of year, fuel experts said, higher crude oil prices and disruptions to global refining capacity are driving up costs at the pump. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time of year

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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