academic year
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of academic year
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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This academic year, more than 36% of transfers are in football, 21% basketball and 10% baseball.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Another said: "This workload is totally unsustainable; I know of one English teacher in my school who is leaving at the end of this academic year because of this."
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Although schools are open with substitutes, the strike has consumed about 6% of the academic year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
For the coming academic year, that price has doubled.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 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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