well over

idiom

: much more than
That car costs well over $50,000.

Examples of well over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On its 86-acre Brentwood hilltop, the J. Paul Getty Museum is easily the most popular art museum in Los Angeles, with well over 1.25 million visitors in post-pandemic 2023. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 In the last 15 games, the A’s have struck out 151 times and have a team ERA of well over six. Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024 Clay tiles can last well over 50 years, and in some cases, can last up to 100 years. Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024 In a complete reversal of fortune, the company has lost well over 99% of its value—its stock is currently worth about $35 million— amid mounting financial woes and is now toying with bankruptcy. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for well over 

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“Well over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well%20over. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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