annum
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“Furthermore, it justifies a Laverton mill expansion to 4.5 million-5 million tons per annum to drive production growth to +500,000 oz per annum,” Ord Minnett adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
These include allowing people to average 182 days per annum, spread over three years.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
I had suggested charging him 2% per annum interest on any sums advanced, with that amount subtracted from his share of the inheritance and distributed 50/50 between my sister and me.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
But since the 1980s they have met every year, so it works out to $100 per annum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 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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