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the next year vs next year

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'The next year' is used when referring to a specific upcoming year, while 'next year' is used more generally to refer to the year following the current one.
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This phrase is correct when referring to a specific upcoming year.

"the next year"

Use 'the next year' when you want to specify a particular year that is coming up.

Examples:

  • I plan to travel to Europe the next year.
  • The company expects to launch a new product the next year.
  • Nov 26, 2012 ... I would like to start planning for the next year. Or, is it more proper to leave it out as in the first sentence? What is the reasoning behind the ...
  • Nov 17, 2014 ... Why Yahoo Can Reach $80 Per Share In The Next Year. Comment Now. Follow Comments Following Comments Unfollow Comments.
  • Their overall winning percentage improved by 38 points in the next season, meaning that their record the next year came pretty close to their expected record in ...
  • Feb 10, 2015 ... The Dillsburg Borough Council Tuesday night voted to renew a contract for the next year with Penn Waste, of Manchester, that will keep rates at ...

Alternatives:

  • the following year
  • the upcoming year
  • the year ahead
  • the coming year
  • the subsequent year

This phrase is correct when referring to the year following the current one in a general sense.

"next year"

Use 'next year' when talking about the year that comes after the current one without specifying a particular year.

Examples:

  • I will start my new job next year.
  • Next year, we plan to renovate our house.
  • Guy I recommended for training officer next year.
  • And next year, toilet paper.
  • H. Coulter Lecture next year.
  • We shall be back with suggestions next year.
  • There are presidential elections next year.
  • That situation will change next year.
  • Indian practice over till next year.
  • We can enroll Mateo next year using their address.
  • And that next year I'll have a son.
  • In the next year, we shall examine the human heart.
  • I'll be out next year.
  • I can imagine that next year, with some groundwork...
  • Look, you could lobby the committee for the next year.
  • And next year, she will come back.
  • We think we're going to save more next year.
  • I have a thing next year.
  • So until next year... thank you, everyone.
  • Our financial planning and expense budgets for next year...
  • I'll be taking next year.
  • Recruited by Global Dynamics the next year.

Alternatives:

  • in the coming year
  • in the year ahead
  • in the subsequent year
  • in the following year
  • in the upcoming year

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