Meaning of the word "over the past decade" in English

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over the past decade

US /ˈoʊvər ðə ˈpæst ˈdɛkeɪd/
UK /ˈəʊvə ðə ˈpɑːst ˈdɛkeɪd/

Phrase

during the last ten years

Example:
Technology has advanced rapidly over the past decade.
Our company has seen significant growth over the past decade.