great year
noun
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Astronomy.
Great Year
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great year
British
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Etymology
Origin of great year
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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"I've had a great year, but I never thought I'd win one of these, never ever," said Greaves.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
AI- and aerospace-related manufacturing had a great year not because of tariffs—both were largely exempt—but because underlying conditions played to existing American strengths.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Glencoe Mountain said it was proving to be the best season since the Covid pandemic hit in March 2020, while Cairngorm Mountain described it as a "great year" so far.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Last year was a great year for precious and industrial metals, not only silver and gold.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Since the team had gone to the semifinals of the state playoffs before losing to the eventual champion, Plano, it had been considered not a great year but at least a pretty good one.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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