annum
Americannoun
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The US is planning to double production rates from around 600 Patriot missiles per annum to 2,000, but that'll take several years.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
And what the team calls “large-scale, near-term compute” is such a scarce commodity that it’s priced at a significant premium, something like $50 billion per GW per annum.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Population growth of 2% per annum in the U.S. far outstrips the 0.8% of the United Kingdom, while the U.S.’s real GDP is substantially higher at 3.6% versus 2.1%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
Salaries start at £31,244 per annum, with travel, accommodation, meals and gear to withstand the extreme temperatures all provided.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
Thou shalt grant an annum of immunity to the beloved of those who accept your coming, and to anyone else you deem worthy.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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