time of year

noun phrase

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

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This left a critical unit short-staffed during one of the highest profile searches in PCSD history and during the busiest time of year for Search and Rescue. Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026 At any time of year, head to the Downtown Arts District centered around historic Canal Street to enjoy murals and public art as well as a concentration of galleries and studios. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 The winds that kick up this time of year proved wicked. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026 For most of the week, Southern California has been unusually warm for this time of year, with temperatures climbing into the 90s in some areas on Wednesday. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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