the year approaching or newly begun.
(initial capital letters) the first day or few days of a year in any of various calendars.
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
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A new year, a new lineup of mayoral candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The figure could be higher on March 31, even after Berkshire paid almost $10 billion for OxyChem, the chemicals division of Occidental Petroleum that it purchased right after the new year.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
"The announcement put out on 20 December says that he will be out early in the new year - it does not say, 'subject to vetting'," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Raspberry Pi RPI 25.05%increase; green up pointing triangle shares rose after the low-cost computer maker reported a rise in revenue in 2025 and continuing demand in the new year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
I know this because why else did she die two days before the lunar new year?
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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