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happening, done, or made once every year
- They celebrated their annual family reunion in the summer.
- The company held its annual holiday party in December.
- She received her annual performance review in January.
- He attended the annual charity gala to support a good cause.
- The school organized its annual sports day event in the fall.
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related to or calculated over the course of a year
- She monitors her annual energy consumption to reduce her carbon footprint.
- The annual interest rate on the loan is fixed at 5%.
- The insurance premium is due on an annual basis.
- The company's annual revenue exceeded expectations this year.
- He calculates his annual expenses to better manage his budget.
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referring to plants that complete their full life cycle within a single year before dying
- Marigolds are a common example of an annual plant that must be replanted each year.
- The garden was filled with bright annual flowers that bloomed beautifully throughout the summer.
- He prefers growing annual plants because they offer fresh colors and variety every year.
- Petunias, as an annual species, thrive for one growing season before they die.
- The farmer sows annual crops each spring, knowing they will reach maturity by the end of the season.
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