How to Use during in a Sentence

during

preposition
Definition of duringnext
Synonyms for duringnext
  • He worked in the field during most of the day.
  • We got along well during the trip.
  • The fire alarm went off during the ceremony.
  • She swims every day during the summer.
  • During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs.
  • And there are no RMDs from a Roth account during your lifetime.
    — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2023
  • Some of these films were born during the pandemic and yes, there is this melancholy to them.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 May 2023
  • The Dolphins had registered their first big play of the game during the prior drive.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Ratoff had tried to make a film adaptation of Casino Royale during the 1950s.
    — Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The solar eclipse that takes place during the April new moon, for example, has its perks.
    — Aliza Pelto, Women's Health, 18 May 2023
  • Only one of its tracks was open during its debut — east and westbound trains shared it.
    — Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2024
  • And those other two wins during this four-game streak were against another last-place club, in St. Louis.
    — Gordon Wittenmyer, The Enquirer, 14 June 2023
  • There was a point during spring training when Spencer Steer struggled with his defense at third base.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2023
  • And all those pups require quite a bit of tender loving care during the multi-day shoot in Glen Falls, N.Y.
    — Katcy Stephan, Variety, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Holt attempted to stop the subject, during which time his wife escaped.
    — Monica Brich, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2023
  • Letecia Stauch declined to make a statement to the court during her sentencing.
    — Jeremy Harlan, CNN, 9 May 2023
  • The famous center won two NBA championships and had a slew of career highlights and awards during his 14 seasons in the pros.
    — Tj MacIas, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Just six awards were presented during a show that ran nearly four hours.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 June 2023
  • Pick up any and all of these modern classics during Merit's Black Friday sale.
    — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Every one of us has joyful memories of our visits during those last few months of his life.
    — Amy Klobuchar, ELLE, 10 May 2023
  • Longer term, officials are making plans to ensure the lights stay on even during longer periods of time when in-state sun and wind aren’t enough.
    — Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
  • This meant that after synced stimulation during a good night’s sleep, the patients didn’t fall for the lure images.
    — WIRED, 14 June 2023
  • The 308-pound defensive lineman lined up as a fullback on a 2nd-and-goal during a second-quarter red zone trip for the Texas offense.
    — Corey Smith, Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The novel is set during a Christmas season that has a spiritual gap to it.
    — Hazlitt, 17 May 2023
  • Some fish and microorganisms lay their eggs in the fall, then rely on ice for protection during the winter.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
  • And in a stroke of genius, Satter equips her and the rest of the cast with verbatim dialogue recorded during the search, inquiry, and arrest.
    — Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2023
  • New customers can take 40% off a new mattress during DreamCloud’s Black Friday sale.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Pour 1 cup water around apples to help soak up flavor during baking.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • The meds were expensive, and during that incident, Paul had to fight with the insurance company over costs.
    — AZCentral.com, 26 June 2023
  • At some point during your trip, Pecoraro suggests journeying to the outskirts of the city, either by bike or scooter.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2023

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