over the years

idiom

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

Examples of over the years in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The mayor said there's much on the line for his city, which has seen big population declines over the years and faced financial struggles despite the presence of a steel mill that still operates. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024 In a heartfelt Instagram post Monday, Combs shared a series of photos of herself with Doherty over the years and wrote about their long friendship. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 15 July 2024 But over the years, the war in Vietnam had divided the nation; 1968 would see the highest American death toll in a single year. Melissa August, TIME, 15 July 2024 The perpetual calendar variants continued to evolve over the years with the launch of the ultra-thin in 2021. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 14 July 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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