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Over time

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adverb

  • Gradually, as a period of unspecified length progresses.

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Over time, bonuses and raises add up, and the trick is to avoid lifestyle creep as your disposable income increases, Grant said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Over time, a more substantive foil for Mbappé could be Yamal, who plays club soccer for Barcelona and with the Spanish national team, the natural rivals for Real Madrid and France, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

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  • as the years go by

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  • in the blink of an eye

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