biennium
Americannoun
plural
bienniums, bienniaEtymology
Origin of biennium
1895–1900; < Latin, equivalent to bi- bi- 1 + -enn- (combining form of annus year) + -ium -ium
Example Sentences
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It is imperative that lawmakers’ next budget, as well as those in future biennia, transparently and adequately address the true costs of providing a high-quality education for every child in Washington.
From Seattle Times
A December outlook found that Medicaid is predicted to need $984 million more than what was thought in April, when the state’s biennium budget was finalized.
From Seattle Times
The forecast for the current 2023-25 biennium is also rosy, with corporate income taxes helping to boost the state’s general fund resources by $437 million.
From Seattle Times
Allowance auctions could raise an additional $1 billion or more over the biennium.
From Seattle Times
Hernandez said the letter ignores that lawmakers have set aside funds to air condition Texas prisons, including $85 million allocated for the upcoming biennium.
From Salon
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