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many years
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. many years
  2. 2. a long time
Refers to a long period of years, often translated as "for many years" or "over the years." It is used to describe something that has continued or accumulated over a long span of time. For example, a friendship or habit that has lasted for many years.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I don't want to give up on a dream I've had for years," he said.

Sentence 2

His house has had the same smell for years — it's oddly comforting.

Sentence 3

You've got to be kidding — the book I'd been looking for all these years was on the shelf!

Sentence 4

It feels like finding a key I'd been searching for for years.

Sentence 5

This town's festival is a tradition that's been going on for many years.