over the years

phrase

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

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During the themed show, the dancers performed to many of Carey’s songs from over the years. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026 Roughly 550 miles east of Madagascar, Mauritius has drawn attention from travelers over the years for its remote, pristine beaches. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Most historians already accept that the author of the Declaration of Independence fathered children with Hemings, but the DNA testing done over the years to settle the case did not involve samples from Jefferson himself. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 Fields’ political career has tracked those twists and turns over the years. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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