over the years

idiom

: during several/some/many years
The camp has changed a lot 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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