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adverb

  • Gradually, as a period of unspecified length progresses.

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Over time, road crews have used increasingly sophisticated strategies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Over time, Okafor says he learned to brush it off.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

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  • as the years go by

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  • in the blink of an eye

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