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adverbial phrase
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Attempts over the years to improve the sound were lackluster at best.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
But over the years, I’ve found that the only way I wholeheartedly enjoy dates is by stuffing them.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
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- as time went by
- since way back when
- over time
- as the seasons changed
- throughout the years
Possible Antonyms
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- in the blink of an eye
- for a hot minute
- in the short term
- just the other day
