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Josh Allen’s cast of pass catchers has varied over the years, but a prospect like this could take things to another level.
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
In part because this is not an oil industry from an infrastructure standpoint that has been well taken care of over the years.
—ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026
Anger has been simmering over the years, particularly after the 2022 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody that triggered nationwide demonstrations.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Although the late 1800s houses have undergone many transitions over the years, they were considered for demolition.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
In part because this is not an oil industry from an infrastructure standpoint that has been well taken care of over the years.
—ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026
Anger has been simmering over the years, particularly after the 2022 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody that triggered nationwide demonstrations.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Although the late 1800s houses have undergone many transitions over the years, they were considered for demolition.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Over the years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20years. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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