over the years

idiom

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

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This organization over the years has been resilient. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025 What started as a restaurant expanded over the years to become a one-stop-shop for locals and vacationers with a souvenir store, outdoor tiki bar, live music, coffee, and an ice cream shop, Orange Octopus. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025 On her final day, Jan. 10, Hoda's colleagues shared heartfelt messages reflecting on their relationships with her over the years, which brought her to tears. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Air France has counted Olympic athletes, astronauts and doctors in its ranks of pilots over the years — but no other conductors. Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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