academic year
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of academic year
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Data recorded in health and safety systems by academic year was provided by 25 out of Scotland's 32 local authorities.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Virtual learning sales surged 21%, reflecting strong enrolment momentum for the 2025-26 academic year, with enrolment growth increasing to 15%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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
Usually, at the beginning of the academic year, the team would be nearing their first game and the school would be focused on them.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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