during
preposition
dur·ing
ˈdu̇r-iŋ 
also ˈdyu̇r-
1
: throughout the duration of
swims every day during the summer
2
: at a point in the course of
was offered a job during a visit to the capital
Examples of during in a Sentence
She swims every day during the summer.
We got along well during the trip.
He worked in the field during most of the day.
During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs.
The fire alarm went off during the ceremony.
Recent Examples on the Web
Passover is a ceremonious occasion to rejoice in Judaism, especially during the first family meal or Seder, according to britannica.com.
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Simpson said the defense racked up more 30 sacks this year during Boise State’s 15 spring practices.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2024
That tradition does not take a break, even during the draft.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
Chinese consumers have typically snapped up gold when prices drop, which has helped establish a floor for the market during times of weakness.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
The amount someone receives in Social Security benefits depends upon his/her earnings during the last two years of full-time employment.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
April 22 fell on a weekday during the school year—nestled between spring break and final exams, when the weather was mild enough to allow people to be outside.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
The ceremony will take place on May 15 during the opening ceremony for Directors’ Fortnight.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
The charges stemmed from an incident in July 2021, during the pandemic, in which Morad allegedly attacked and intimidated several Catalan police officers (Mossos d’Esquadra) with a Taser after violating a nighttime lockdown in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, near Barcelona.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Simpson said the defense racked up more 30 sacks this year during Boise State’s 15 spring practices.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2024
That tradition does not take a break, even during the draft.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
Chinese consumers have typically snapped up gold when prices drop, which has helped establish a floor for the market during times of weakness.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
The amount someone receives in Social Security benefits depends upon his/her earnings during the last two years of full-time employment.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
April 22 fell on a weekday during the school year—nestled between spring break and final exams, when the weather was mild enough to allow people to be outside.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
The ceremony will take place on May 15 during the opening ceremony for Directors’ Fortnight.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
The charges stemmed from an incident in July 2021, during the pandemic, in which Morad allegedly attacked and intimidated several Catalan police officers (Mossos d’Esquadra) with a Taser after violating a nighttime lockdown in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, near Barcelona.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
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during
preposition
dur·ing
ˌd(y)u̇r-iŋ
1
: throughout the course of
swims every day during the summer
2
: at some time in the course of
you may call me during the day
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