over the years

idiom

: during several/some/many years

The camp has changed a lot over the years.

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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 Our teams collaborated closely to ensure the concert was a reflection of our partnership over the years. —

Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 The husband-wife duo — who have faced some public scrutiny over the years for their 23-year age gap — coordinated their outfits for the evening. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 The thousands of news articles profiling her over the years rarely failed to mention her diminutive size, juxtaposing the seeming frailty of her 105-pound frame with her fiery prose. —

Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for over the years

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