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 According to consumer advocates that support the CFPB's late-fee rule, credit card issuers hit customers with $14 billion in late-payment charges in 2019, accounting for well over half their fee revenue that year. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 10 May 2024 The dry wit and lecherous sleaze of Cocker’s lyrics works surprisingly well over more abrasive backing, and Further Complications is the best album he’s made since This Is Hardcore. 9. Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 May 2024 Each of these grand tours lasts three weeks, climbing Alps, Dolomites, and Pyrenees in epic day-long stages that, when added together, total well over 3,000 kilometers for each race. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 May 2024 Arguably the most recognizable angler in America, Dance is also one of the most gracious, eager to share what he’s learned in well over 50 years of bass fishing. Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 2 May 2024 Over the last two-plus years, tech companies have revealed their intentions to slash well over 41,300, the review of the WARN notices shows. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024 There has been communication to all cities involved in your travel plans for well over a month and our goals were to make your travel experience as smooth as possible. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024 However, Southern California has seen a more anomalous water year, with its yearly rainfall well over 140% of average across many coastal areas, according to the California Water Watch. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024 In fact, well over 600 students studied under Wright at his Arizona studio, Taliesin West, creating a lasting ripple effect in architecture and residential home design across the United States. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024

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“Well over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well%20over. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

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