over the years

idiom

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

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The brand has become a bit of a Favorite Things staple over the years, with past features like the Lola Crossbody Bag Duo and Josie Double Crossbody Bag winning over both Oprah and shoppers alike. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 It’s been a long time coming, and fans have been awaiting an announcement as the couple’s relationship has advanced over the years. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025 My style has changed considerably over the years, but my handbag collection, not so much. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 Ford has come up with many limited-edition variants of its famed Mustang model over the years, each ostensibly special in its own way, but there has never been anything like the new 815 hp Mustang GTD. Robb Report Contributors, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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