well over

idiom

: much more than
That car costs well over $50,000.

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Most PHEVs still perform well over time Despite the variations between brands, the study concluded that most PHEV batteries retain more than 80 percent of their original capacity after 120,000 miles. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025 Stocks rose in early trading on Monday after the Senate voted hours earlier to advance a potential deal on the government shutdown, which has weighed on economic output and cast uncertainty over markets for well over a month. Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025 Historically, nuclear projects tend to finish well over budget, and sometimes, not at all. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025 For well over a year, these comfy walking shoes became my go-to for catching flights, running errands, working out, and clocking thousands of steps across New York City. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well over

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“Well over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well%20over. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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