over the years

idiom

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

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The company’s products were immediately a hit and Greenhouse has continued to grow over the years, with Knight’s husband ultimately taking on the CEO role and Knight filling various roles, including director of brand and marketing. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025 Metrics have approved Chisholm’s defense at second base (7 DRS, 8 OAA, 6 Range, 6 FRV) over the years. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025 The 87-year-old actor and activist tells SELF how her routine has evolved over the years. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025 His involvement in the design process has evolved significantly over the years. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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