over

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This is something he’s believed for over 40 years, and there’s no talking him out of it.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The rescue operation reportedly included an A-10 Warthog aircraft which was hit over the Gulf, with its pilot ejecting before being rescued.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He said that consumers were still spending, despite anxieties over what direction the economy might take.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

New research shows that the ranks of the higher earners have grown markedly over the last 50 years, while the lower rungs of the middle class have shrunk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He didn’t seem antsy to rush over to the Picnic, hoping to catch the nonexistent Fireball game.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith