well over
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Today, high-growth companies remain private for much longer—often well over a decade—locking the public out of key, wealth-creation phases of their growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
He estimates his home is well over 50% completed now, but the company hasn’t acknowledged that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
He links it to the rapid growth in the number of government bodies: a 2012 official review recommended cutting Nigeria's agencies, but their number has instead roughly doubled, to well over 1,200.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
If they both needed care at the same time, that would be well over budget and deplete their funds quickly.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
The black and silver hat he stamped on, banged out of shape, and pulled on well over his eyes.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
