twice a year

idiom

: two times every year
We go to Europe twice a year.

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But while the fees are charged on a monthly basis, they are actually paid twice a year on property tax bills in December and April. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 Houston, which is a bit off the coast, averages nine freezing days annually, while Galveston dips below 32 degrees only about twice a year. Anthony Franze, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 Can’t wait to see you twice a year, Coach. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Ensure all smoke alarms work properly by testing them at least twice a year. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twice a year

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“Twice a year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twice%20a%20year. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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