over the years

phrase

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

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One of the countless influential figures Crow-Armstrong has cited over the years is Willie Harris, the former Cubs coach and a role player on the 2005 Chicago White Sox team that ended an 88-year championship drought. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The center has also offered a variety of group outings and interactive experiences over the years, such as mini golf and visits from the Kansas City Zoo’s Zoomobile. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026 Deutsch has reportedly fostered more than 200 children over the years. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 La Llorona first appeared in a scare zone at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2010 and has reappeared over the years, including as part of the Monstruous house trilogy that wrapped last year. Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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