over the years

phrase

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

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The team’s good will had been squandered over the years by parting with a few of their best players. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 So, for a country that seeks to protect its reputation, the large-scale use of a spyware program like Pegasus over the years is, in my view, damaging to its image. Miguel MacIas, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 The guitarist has also worked on several side projects over the years. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 Teachers at her school say 10 students have drowned over the years. ABC News, 16 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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