over the years

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: during several/some/many years

The camp has changed a lot over the years.

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Diño said the company had learned over the years that a robust slate is merely the starting point. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Meghan Markle’s relationship with Princess Eugenie has changed drastically over the years, and recent drama has only made things more tense. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 Of course, many factors make up strong operations and systems, but these are the ones that have stood out to me over the years. — Karl Mawhinney, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Comedy has been such a special part of Good+’s benefit events over the years, bringing people together through laughter while raising critical funds for families. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for over the years

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