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

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Recent Examples of during The federal government spent nearly $100 billion on the program during fiscal 2024. Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025 Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 And during the two World Wars, the city was home to the second largest UNIA Division in the nation. Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 Orgeron won a National Title with LSU, though the team eventually moved on to Brian Kelly, who was recently fired during his fourth season at the helm. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for during
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    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025

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