How to Use throughout in a Sentence

throughout

1 of 2 preposition
  • It rained throughout the day.
  • She has traveled throughout the world.
  • Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease.
  • The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada.
  • His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties.
  • More plants will be added for sale throughout the spring.
    Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The Swiss dots sprinkled throughout give it a charming flair that's sure to turn heads.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Even as the Braves got out of the inning on the next batter, boos rang throughout Truist Park.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Follow our pregame, in-game and postgame updates on the game throughout the day.
    Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Take a look at more star sightings throughout the week.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Even without a strap, the pillow doesn’t slip around or fall down throughout the day.
    Michelle Pugle, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • And while the Mark VI did change, in little ways, throughout the decades, each batch surely had standouts and duds.
    Chris Almeida, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Spray vinegar on the pumpkins to help them last throughout the fall season.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The rice cooked very evenly as well, and the texture was consistent throughout the dish.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Sugar was the first food item rationed and remained scarce throughout the war.
    Kerry J. Byrne Fox News, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2024
  • How much did you guys engage with Dan Schneider throughout this process?
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 17 Mar. 2024
  • While Freeze isn’t tracking a depth chart throughout the spring, the Day 1 order was a logical one.
    Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Michael has played many roles in both plays and musicals throughout his high school career.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
  • If the twists begin to look frayed — say, around week three — finger-combing a touch of mousse throughout can help smooth down flyaways.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Hamas has claimed throughout the war that hostages have been killed amid Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
    Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Isaac's friend Elle (played by Yasmin Finney) is trans, and shares her story throughout the series, too.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Incentives will be available throughout the year in the new car market, Smoke said.
    Detroit Free Press, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Households with digits 00 to 84 received their payments throughout the month in groups of five.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Your character Jadis has done some questionable things throughout her time on the show.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
  • This is the basis of the monetary system that prevails throughout the world today under the reign of the Almighty Dollar.
    Adam Rowe, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Harris has been working with Berry on the project and throughout the entitlement approval process with the city.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 6 Jan. 2024
  • The Chiefs’ receiving corps was plagued by issues with drops throughout the season.
    Sam Joseph, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The Stewarts were fortunate enough to travel throughout the world.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Pam told Dateline that throughout the years she’s always wondered what happened with Nancy’s case and would think of her any time a body was found in the area.
    Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2023
  • The two share the same table and stick closely by one another throughout the night, onlookers note.
    Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Mar. 2023
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throughout

2 of 2 adverb
  • The house has wood floors throughout.
  • The house is painted white throughout.
  • He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.
  • The tone really flips, just like the wardrobe and the timing throughout.
    Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 21 July 2023
  • The Bulldogs trailed throughout, and the Red Storm pulled away in the second half handing the Dawgs an 86-70 defeat.
    Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The texture is silky slick and smooth with even color throughout, and no loose threads or flaws.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
  • And throughout, there were a sprinkling of other Beef wins, too.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Tuesday’s loss wasn’t a blowout, and Charlotte was in a game that was choppy throughout.
    Dan Hamilton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Here, the living space spills outdoors, with a fire pit, seating throughout, a tightrope.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • There’s just massive respect throughout, and it’s always been the case.
    Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Rodgers coached/chewed out his linemen throughout, and on one busted play scrambled and threw the football all the way into the crowd.
    Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023
  • For seafood, make sure the pieces are big enough to get a bit of color on the outside without overcooking throughout.
    Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The emotions also felt muted to the extreme throughout.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023
  • This down comforter is well constructed, and the down feathers in the pockets were even throughout.
    Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Olsen shows all of that well, and is extremely watchable throughout.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The viewer feels that pressure throughout and faces no choice but to understand what Gia must do.
    Will Bedingfield, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Then, as will happen often throughout, the score cuts out abruptly.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The first two matchups in this one have been all Celtics, with Boston dominating throughout.
    Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Skies remain clear throughout, and a pleasant evening gives way to a seasonably cool overnight.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Oils that help to promote circulation and growth to ensure the beard is full throughout.
    Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • While the weather was a bit chilly throughout, the participating artists were on fire.
    Daniel Kohn, Spin, 2 Oct. 2023
  • The men are bare-chested throughout, wearing only tiny shorts and soft shoes, the women in leotards that look like bathing suits, and pointe shoes.
    Iris Fanger, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The regular kids, on the other hand, were available and friendly throughout.
    Dan Brooks, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Hadid's narration throughout is perhaps the best part of the entire show.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The drier air near the surface allows the sun to get readings rising rapidly throughout.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Despite the push and pull throughout, Wexler was determined — relentless, even — to get Joel back in the studio.
    Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • All throughout, Jason Robert Brown’s score keeps reminding you of that melody, the sound of the myths of white supremacy embedded deep in red clay.
    Vulture, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Pretty efficient all throughout except for the last couple of guys (a walk and a hit batsman).
    Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Fresh spinach leaves, cooked until just wilted, add bright ribbons of green throughout.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Parts will remain soggy too long and roots won’t grow evenly throughout.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024

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