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Hurricanes have become more severe over the years, as climate change make storms stronger and more frequent.
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Alana Wise, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
The building has seen some pretty important moments over the years, including the first Confederate officer casualty during the Civil War.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Congress has attempted many times over the years to force investigations into the industry, to little effect.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Valerie posted the news on the page, sharing their elation about their baking bundle of joy via a video of her pregnancies over the years.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
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Alana Wise, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
The building has seen some pretty important moments over the years, including the first Confederate officer casualty during the Civil War.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Congress has attempted many times over the years to force investigations into the industry, to little effect.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Valerie posted the news on the page, sharing their elation about their baking bundle of joy via a video of her pregnancies over the years.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
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 3 Oct. 2025.
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