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Definition of over the years

: during several/some/many years The camp has changed a lot 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 1 Jul. 2022.

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