over the years

phrase

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

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Needing a space to work from home, Joe Longstreet built it himself over the years, with the help of his friends and family. Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Banana bread, chocolate loaves, pound cake—all have made their way through my kitchen over the years. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 And, as intended, over the years, the issue has fallen out of focus. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 From a young age, Coogle says her daughter grew up knowing the two families were connected by her and her twin sister — and that’s one thing, unlike a hairstyle, that’s never changed over the years. Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 26 July 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 30 Jul. 2026.

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