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year

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as in day

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Recent Examples of year Before Rick Jackson launched his surprise bid for the highest political office in Georgia earlier this year, some people in Alabama already knew his name. — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 For best results, refresh natural mulches once a year in spring or fall to keep mulch lines good and thick. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 The annual monsoon season frequently triggers flooding in Assam, where swollen rivers inundate large areas and displace thousands of residents each year. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The next year, his son moved in with him full time in Virginia. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for year

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Tyler Boebert, 21, was arrested Sunday and released from the county's jail that day after posting $10,000 bail, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.

— Denver Post, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026
David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, exited the campaign in July but revived it days later after receiving Evers' endorsement.

— Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of day

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Authorities in the country of fewer than 400,000 people expect up to 20,000 additional overseas visitors for the eclipse, which comes during an already busy peak tourist period.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
After originally planning to stay on anyway, Alice has decided to seek other opportunities and would like a letter of recommendation after sticking around for Ted’s transition period.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of period

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In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Protect your base, then show up publicly with calm, steady authority that people can trust over time.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of time

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Rachel Ionata, a research and development manager at the center, said the effort is driven by a desire to preserve the environment for future generations.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
His comments suggest the fifth generation of the beloved sports car will be here sooner than later, too.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of generation

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In the end, the matchup felt like two eras colliding between two different franchises.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
In an era of accelerating climate disruption, social connection may be a community’s greatest asset, and yet one of its most fragile resources to protect.

— Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

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