over the years

idiom

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

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But how many times has that dream coaching job taken him away from major family events over the years? Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024 The statue of children playing tug of war had been located at Ecolab’s global headquarters downtown, but had weathered over the years and was in need of restoration. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024 The relationship between Musk and Trump has been rocky over the years, despite their recent alliance. David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 Once oval-shaped, over the years, it’s been shrinking and has begun to be more circular. Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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