throughout 1 of 2

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as in around
in random positions within the boundaries of saw red-tailed hawks throughout the game preserve

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as in during
in the course of the actress revealed that she has struggled with depression throughout her adult life

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throughout

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adverb

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as in through
from beginning to end while some fans deserted the singer during her troubled years, others remained loyal throughout

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Recent Examples of throughout
Preposition
Following the chant, the pope offered a brief series of remarks that touched on tragedies throughout the world but also causes for celebration. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025 The center says that apart from the San Francisco sighting, these crabs were also found in Baltimore in 2005 and throughout the Mid-Atlantic between 2005 and 2014. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
But scattered throughout are also video monitors featuring friendly experts who teach the basics of various dance styles. Yuvraj Khanna, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 Behind the scenes, Rantanen has been the total pro throughout, not letting his offensive struggles affect his presence around the team or his attitude, Peter DeBoer said postgame Monday night. Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Regardless of what the answers to questions surrounding AI assistants may be, companies like The Image are advancing conversations around what AI assistance could look like moving forward.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • It’s set in the (fictional) city of Eddington, NM, where the local sheriff, Joaquin Phoenix’s Joe Cross, tools around town responding to minor crises like noise complaints.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
Preposition
  • Hours earned during the pre-apprenticeship program can be transferred over to the apprenticeship program, Apprenticeship Coordinator Kimberly Moore said, adding that the program is certified by the state through the Office of Skills Development.
    Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
  • The Maple Leafs caught the Panthers short-handed during a line change, and Max Domi got a slapshot past Bobrovsky.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
Adverb
  • Paramount is trying to seal a multibillion-dollar merger with entertainment giant Skydance, a deal that will need approval from the Trump administration to go through.
    Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 19 May 2025
  • When visitors have passed through, Margouleff has been the one to set up the guitars—adjusting the action and pickups and intonation.
    Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Adverb
  • The intense May 15 finale proved that change is everywhere, but the one thing that remains is Bobby’s legacy.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • Today the like button can be found everywhere on the internet.
    Martin Reeves, Harvard Business Review, 16 May 2025
Preposition
  • Sometimes the couple books adjacent cabins, or a balcony stateroom with another across the hall, depending on what offers the best price.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • Flags from across the globe, including the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Spain, dotted the crowd.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
Preposition
  • Keep scrolling to shop more tank tops, baggy jeans, pointed-toe shoes, and tote bags inspired by Hilary Duff now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • As shared on social media by The Neighborhood Talk, the prosecution shared images of multiple men, some of whom were not identified by name.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025
Adverb
  • These changes would only go into effect in January 2029, after Trump's term is over, though GOP hardliners are pushing leadership for those to go into effect sooner.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • After the main action of the film is over, Sam and his girlfriend board a plane, which is revealed to be Volée Airlines Flight 180 from the first movie.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 17 May 2025

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