annum
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
“Our upsized throughput assumption drives an increase in copper production to 59,000 tons per annum and results in a mine life of 17 years,” Macquarie says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
But the UCU had said the same deal would mean lecturer pay would remain "£2,200 lower per annum than school teachers".
From BBC ● May 19, 2025
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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