The process has taken several forms over the centuries.

These buildings needed attention as many changes had taken place over the centuries.

Their books are written there, their thought and religion took form there over the centuries.

Christian apologetics has taken many forms over the centuries.

The Japanese took many things from Chinese culture over the centuries.

Changes have taken place over the centuries and it is now two storeys throughout with a stone tile roof.

Many changes in the Japanese language took place over the centuries.

A close examination illustrates the many changes that took place over the centuries.

But the Western democracies took shape over the centuries.

Christian apologetics has taken many forms over the centuries, starting with Paul the Apostle.