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Those wearing the caps and gowns worked hard, accepted (eventually) the challenges, and grew over the years.
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Mitch Zimmer, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Blue is also a vastly superior flavor to orange, despite the latter’s popularity over the years.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Buckley case spawned other loopholes from Congress and the courts over the years, directly culminating in the 2010 atrocity of the Citizens United case.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Videos from Italy, New York City, Boston, Miami and other cities have gone viral over the years.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Mitch Zimmer, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Blue is also a vastly superior flavor to orange, despite the latter’s popularity over the years.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Buckley case spawned other loopholes from Congress and the courts over the years, directly culminating in the 2010 atrocity of the Citizens United case.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Videos from Italy, New York City, Boston, Miami and other cities have gone viral over the years.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Over the years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20years. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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