great year
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Astronomy.
Great Year
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great year
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Etymology
Origin of great year
First recorded in 1905–10
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AI- and aerospace-related manufacturing had a great year not because of tariffs—both were largely exempt—but because underlying conditions played to existing American strengths.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
This hasn’t been a great year to be invested in stocks if you’re a worrywart.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Glencoe Mountain said it was proving to be the best season since the Covid pandemic hit in March 2020, while Cairngorm Mountain described it as a "great year" so far.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
It’s such a great year for movies and you talk with such passion and conviction — almost as an ambassador of movies — about how important they are to you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
It’s been a great year and you’ve been a wonderful group of students.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
This year’s film, titled “The Great Year of Victory 2021,” aired on Tuesday and emphasized Kim’s work on the economy.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022
Titled "The Great Year of Victory, 2021", the 110-minute film chronicled a series of achievements throughout the year including on missile development, construction and efforts to beat the pandemic.
From Reuters ● Feb. 1, 2022
The Great Year is composed of 360 earth years.
From A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga by Atkinson, William Walker
We cannot go into detail regarding these various cycles, but may mention another division common to the Yogi teachings, beginning with the Great Year.
From A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga by Atkinson, William Walker
This, at least, was recognized by Heraclitus and is expressed by him in his figure of the Great Year.
From Bergson and His Philosophy by Gunn, John Alexander
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