over the years

idiom

: during several/some/many years
The camp has changed a lot over the years.

Examples of over the years in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As the tradition evolved over the years red drink came from more convenient sources including Big Red Soda or Kool Aid. Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024 As two industry professionals who have worked on some of the most iconic multicultural film and TV campaigns over the years, co-hosts DeDe Brown & Jon Gist, will honor the many accomplishments across film, TV, music, art and sports that celebrate diverse and nuanced stories that embody the culture. Okla Jones, Essence, 6 June 2024 Modi has antagonized many people across a wide spectrum over the years—not least by threatening rivals with raids and jailing opposition politicians. Salil Tripathi, TIME, 5 June 2024 Here's how the once-modest White House Situation Room has evolved over the years, including what's changed under the Biden administration. Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for over the years 

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“Over the years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20years. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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