How to Use time of year in a Sentence

time of year

noun phrase
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  • The normal high for this time of year is in the mid-70s.
    — Nick Halter, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
  • That’s a scary place around this time of year in the UFC.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Get to know the best time of year to catch, buy, cook, and eat crabs.
    — Coastal Living, Southern Living, 4 June 2024
  • The pricing will vary based on routes and time of year.
    — Bychris Morris, Fortune, 7 June 2024
  • Cold Moon The final full moon of the year, known as the Cold Moon, is named for the chilly time of year.
    — Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
  • It is named the sturgeon moon for the time of year when the large fish were abundant in the Great Lakes.
    — Julia Musto, Fox News, 18 July 2023
  • Highs will be in the mid 70s, pretty close to normal for this time of year.
    — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The back end of rosters can be fluid at this time of year.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
  • What is the best time of year to buy an inflatable hot tub?
    — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
  • This may come as a surprise, but some of us are tapped out this time of year.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Now, that’s a dish to savor any time of year, but the menu has changed for autumn.
    — jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2022
  • The fog still hung over the town nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, a common sight this time of year.
    — Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024
  • At this time of year, a light bowl of soup can do wonders as an evening meal.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • To find it, first look for Jupiter (which, at this time of year, is the brightest object in the evening sky).
    — Michael D'estries, Treehugger, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The Warriors are too proven to turn down in the underdog role this time of year.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2023
  • There are other birds, of course, but these are the most likely at this time of year.
    — oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2023
  • That’s just close enough to average chill for this time of year!
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • But at this time of year, a simple wishlist might not cut it.
    — Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Last week, the snow on the ground hit 201 percent of its normal level for this time of year.
    — Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Guys with beards and long hair are very popular in Utah this time of year.
    — Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This is her busiest time of year, from late May to early July.
    — Pien Huang, NPR, 26 May 2024
  • Low 90s is, I am told, blessedly cool for this time of year.
    — Will Groff, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2024
  • This time of year, the night air is filled with the creature’s song, calling out into the dark for a chance at love.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
  • The harvest moon is named after the time of year when crops need to be harvested from the fields.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
  • The thermal pools of Pamukkale can be enjoyed any time of year.
    — Arundhati Ail, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The average for this time of year is around 57 degrees.
    — Robert Shackelford, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
  • This time of year is a great time to put some down to help retain soil moisture and keep soil temps down.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The weather is warm this time of year with little rainfall.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 30 Mar. 2023
  • This group of seven stars never goes below the horizon and is fairly bright, perfect for stargazing on a clear night at any time of year.
    — Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • My hair could fairly be described as blond, red, or brown, depending on the light and the time of year, and because of a benign genetic abnormality, my left eye is the muddy color of a New England pond, while my right is a bright, cool blue.
    — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024

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