biennium
Americannoun
Etymology
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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Allowance auctions could raise an additional $1 billion or more over the biennium.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023
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 • Aug. 22, 2023
It is expected to reduce state revenues by $340,000 in the 2025-2027 biennium, and $9.3 million from 2027-2029.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023
Changes reduced the program’s expected cost to $1.6 million in the current biennium, or $800,000 per year, down from $3.9 million.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023
A total of all such vouchers for the biennium aggregating $3,597,982.84.
From Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 by Benson, S.
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