over the years

idiom

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

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Many of the engines are from the original layout, but the display has expanded over the years to 1,000 feet of track, with 50 engines and 300 rail cars. Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025 The couple have kept their private life on the quiet side over the years. Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 Has your understanding of Black femininity shifted over the years? Amy Verner, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025 Charlamagne has honed in on his unfiltered and fearless interview style over the years. Essence, 20 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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