How to Use time of year in a Sentence

time of year

noun phrase
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  • The back end of rosters can be fluid at this time of year.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
  • This time of year, bees can be more aggressive because the nectar in their hives can dry up.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This is her busiest time of year, from late May to early July.
    — Pien Huang, NPR, 26 May 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
  • 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
  • At this time of year, the leaves obviously fall to the ground in both my yard and my neighbor’s yard.
    — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Fill in Bald Spots Autumn is also a great time of year to fix any bare, bald spots in your lawn.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Perhaps a smidgen cooler than recent days but still rather warm for the time of year.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The boat lock, however, isn’t opened very often this time of year.
    — Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The cold front will lower some of the alerts in the area and bring conditions closer to normal for this time of year.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2023
  • No matter the time of year, patrons will find Delta-style dishes.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 25 Aug. 2023
  • During this time of year, the climate in Tasmania can get quite chilly, with highs ranging from the 30s to the 50s.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024
  • Be on the lookout since items fly off the virtual shelves quickly this time of year.
    — Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • It’s called the buck moon because male deer, or bucks, fully grow their antlers at this time of year, the almanac says.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 19 July 2024

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