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Recent Examples of during
The rate adjustments over the past 20 years were meant to allow the utility to meet its requirements related to the sewer overflows, Block told the Board of Directors during a meeting last week.
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Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The photos were taken during Kardashian's 40th birthday trip on a private island.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Netflix original series Wednesday returned in force during September, generating more than 7 billion viewing minutes over the course of the month.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
For now, the most reliable tools are restraint by visitors and clear communication from nonprofits and state partners that continue to share conditions and safety information during the federal funding lapse.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The photos were taken during Kardashian's 40th birthday trip on a private island.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Netflix original series Wednesday returned in force during September, generating more than 7 billion viewing minutes over the course of the month.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
For now, the most reliable tools are restraint by visitors and clear communication from nonprofits and state partners that continue to share conditions and safety information during the federal funding lapse.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for during
Preposition
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But Cunningham’s confidence from behind the arc throughout preseason has been his most intriguing development.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The film was very much an authorized project, with director Joseph Kosinski and his crew filming at several races and F1’s (and its corporate sponsors’) branding visible throughout the film.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Battle Of Long Island (or Battle of Brooklyn, as it was also known) was won by the British, enabling them to capture the island and New York City.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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“During.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/during. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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