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What's the main difference between "every year" and "annually?"

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Rebecca

"Annually" is slightly more formal in tone but it has the same meaning as "every year." Other similar expressions include "each year" and "per year." Ex: The company has made over a billion dollars in sales annually since 2010. = The company has made over a billion dollars in sales per year since 2010. Ex: Our family has gone skiing every year for as long as I can remember.

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