over the years

idiom

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

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As for Anthony Davis, the Lakers management did not want to offer him an extension due to his age (31) and his battles with health over the years. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Structural engineers have determined repeatedly over the years that the structure at 161 Maiden Lane is unlikely to topple over. Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025 Everyone knows Spurs have struggled on set pieces over the years and that Brentford specialise in them. Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025 The lawsuit was first filed by a group of 35 children and adults in 2020 but grew over the years to include other Tennesseans, including a family who lost coverage after their renewal paperwork was mailed to a horse pasture. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 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 7 Feb. 2025.

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