over the years

idiom

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

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His two most recent performances have been much more like the forward who has been so consistent for Liverpool over the years. Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025 According to co-founder Amelia Brodka, a skater herself, there have been other changes over the years. Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025 Domingo has an extensive acting résumé, having appeared in many notable Broadway shows, TV series and films over the years. Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025 The woman had catheters inserted in her about 30 times over the years, but never had an experience like the one with Miller, the prosecutor said. City News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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