the whole time

noun

1

: since something began : during the entire period of time

The police knew the whole time who was guilty.

2

British : at all times : always

You can't be right the whole time.

3

British, informal : very often

My sisters and I used to fight the whole time.

Examples of the whole time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Colin Bridgerton is about to discover that what he's been looking for has been here the whole time! —Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024

For me, that’s kind of how it’s been the whole time. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024

The one who allegedly had a girlfriend the whole time? —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 May 2024

Assistant State’s Attorney Kurt Bjorklund said Knox was lying and minimizing his role in the shootings the whole time. —Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2024

Guests are also more likely to stay the whole time, Ms. Wald said, instead of leaving in a typical exodus after cake-cutting, when older guests and parents who need to relieve babysitters often depart. —Perri Ormont Blumberg, New York Times, 25 May 2024

My relationship with Cole has been great the whole time. —Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024

At each event, which takes place from 6-9 p.m., dogs are required to be on leash the whole time. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024

Your phone could be blowing up the whole time too, demanding your attention! —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2024