Definition of duringnext
as in throughout
in the course of we wrote notes during the boring lecture

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Recent Examples of during Iran hanged three men Sunday in Karaj who were convicted of armed riot, damage to public properties and cooperation with Israel and the United States during nationwide anti-government protests in January, state TV reported. — Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026 Old habits may die hard, but the temptation to afford the Followills a bit of grace during O My Beloved’s lower points remains strong. — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026 After Stephen Colbert was accused of crossing a picket line during a Harvard University event, the evening was cut short when someone pulled a fire alarm. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026 Florida gained 42 of 61 yards on the ground during a 10-play drive, culminating with a 15-yard touchdown scamper by Jadan Baugh — his 14th touchdown this season. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for during
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Preposition
  • The teams traded baskets throughout much of the second half before Arenas helped USC gain separation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In aerospace, engineers can use digital twins to monitor aircraft engines and other complex systems throughout their operational lifetimes.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • Brenna Kjellberg is among the residents displaced by Monday's fire.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Businesses face new restrictions Introduction 891-A defines surveillance pricing as a pricing method determined entirely or partially by algorithms using personal data.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026

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“During.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/during. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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