academic year
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of academic year
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Students who have already purchased the Den Pass for the 2026-2027 academic year will be reimbursed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The United States welcomed more than 1.1 million international students in the 2023-24 academic year, more than any other country, according to official data.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
The University of Barcelona awarded her the Extraordinary Doctoral Prize for the 2023-24 academic year for the thesis, which she presented at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
Their two children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, have already been signed up at a private school for the start of the academic year in early September, according to multiple British media outlets.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
However, we are sorry to inform you that due to funding restrictions, we are unable to continue your financial aid for the 1981—1982 academic year.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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