leap year
noun
1
: a year in the Gregorian calendar containing 366 days with February 29 as the extra day
2
: an intercalary year in any calendar
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The holiday always occurs on the fourth Thursday of November, but the dates can differ based on leap years.
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
Since 2024 is a leap year, Cancer season will begin on 20th June and end on 22nd July.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 20 June 2024
The simplest reason why is that 2024 is a leap year.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 19 June 2024
The Great Wolf Lodge leap year deal is offered on one day only: Leap Day, Feb. 29, 2024.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
Since 2024 is a leap year, Cancer season will begin on 20th June and end on 22nd July.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 20 June 2024
The simplest reason why is that 2024 is a leap year.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 19 June 2024
The Great Wolf Lodge leap year deal is offered on one day only: Leap Day, Feb. 29, 2024.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Leap year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leap%20year. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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