over the years

phrase

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

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The pair also donated conservation easements in a series of transactions over the years that now protect 168 acres of forest land and wildlife habitat in Washington on the Spring Hill Wildlife Sanctuary on Orcas Island’s Mount Woolard. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026 Because of her long career and experience, and all of the supporters she’s gained over the years. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Griffin has poured tens of millions of dollars into GOP congressional and Senate races over the years. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Routray says the shoot, which involved a crew of more than 450 people working at altitudes above 16,000 feet, tested the limits of what the company had built over the years. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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