academic year
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of academic year
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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They are building on the faculty board’s previous work on admissions requirements and engaging K-12 education leaders to strengthen student preparation in the coming academic year and beyond.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The board, he said, “is in the process of proposing a roadmap of policy work and partnership building with other state and K-12 education leaders in the next academic year and beyond.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Five councils were unable to provide the equivalent figures because they do not store the figures in academic year format.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
This academic year, more than 36% of transfers are in football, 21% basketball and 10% baseball.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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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