academic year
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of academic year
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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"It's an academic year calendar with a space for each of us, and then an events section, so as soon as a notice comes in, I write it down."
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 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
A spokesperson for Concordia University confirmed that Storer was a student for the 2024-25 academic year and was a member of the men’s swim team but did not return the following year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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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