over the years

idiom

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

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Many entertainment icons have shared their favorite Christmas films over the years. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Taylor Swift has long been known for surprising her fans with presents, whether going on a holiday gift-buying spree back in 2015, or donating funds to their GoFundMe campaigns over the years. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024 This story has stuck with Becker over the years as a small-scale example of how to transform a space by simply being resourceful. Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024 This development follows in the footsteps of NBA 2K and EA Sports FC (FIFA), which have gradually incorporated women athletes over the years, marking an ongoing and important shift in gaming representation for women. Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 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 8 Jan. 2025.

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