over the years

idiom

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

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Founded by the Pollini family, the firm over the years has produced for third parties including the likes of Fendi, Jil Sander and Dsquared2, among others. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025 Experts in the field say battery systems have become safer over the years. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025 The refinery has experienced several fires over the years, including a blaze in November 2022. Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 Still, after sampling dozens of different recipes over the years, there are certainly some renditions that rise to the top—and join the ranks of must-make-again recipes. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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