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Discover LudwigThe phrase "on the year" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to explain a general occurrence that happened during the course of a year. For example: "This year, we saw a rise in profits on the year but experienced a decline in business during the summer months."
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"I haven't looked back on the year.
Revenues increased 45% on the year.
It was down 4.3% on the year.
It's based on the year I turned 40.
Shipments to southeast Asia were also up on the year.
Their infographic on the year in privacy explains why.
A few final thoughts on the year ahead.
Read more on the year of revolt here.
The shares still rose 42.94% on the year.
The Shanghai Composite ended 2015 up 9% on the year.
Prices in the capital were up 17.7% on the year.
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