well over

idiom

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

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The technology took well over a decade to develop, and Niron is still working to further advance the strength of the magnets. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025 According to reports, the new deposit could yield well over 1,000 tons of gold, if proven. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025 This is a red flag for Kinard, especially for a device that's been on the market for well over a decade. Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025 Lyrik’s, which spends nearly $250,000 a year to operate, has served well over 1,300 young people since its start. Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 12 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 23 Nov. 2025.

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