time of year

noun phrase

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

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Its nickname from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 June 2026 Imprudent decisions this time of year can stymie a franchise for a long time. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Research into building new habits often focuses on New Years resolutions, but the advice applies any time of year. Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 This first widespread heat wave is happening right as the central and eastern US begin to enter their usual hottest time of year. Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 26 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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