time of year

noun phrase

: period of the year : season
It's unusually hot for this time of year.

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The planet’s oceans are at unprecedented temperatures for this time of year, breaking the all-time June record, according to new data, with alarming implications for global weather and marine life. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 Petco Love says more pets go missing during the summer than during any other time of year, and fireworks help drive that spike. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Instead of high temps of 100-plus degrees across the Central Valley, a fairly easy target to hit this time of year, high temps for the rest of the week will moderate. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Roofing is a job that requires balance, strength, precision, and working in the elements regardless of the time of year. Rashad Williams, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for time of year

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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