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.
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In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
One Studios Group for their support during his time at the company.
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Smith succeeds former Maryland athletic director Damon Evans, who departed for SMU in March after a simmering conflict with former head men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard came to a head during the Terrapins’ NCAA Tournament run last season.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
However, the location of the guitar has remained a mystery since September 1971, having been reportedly stolen during the band’s recording sessions for 1972’s Exile on Main St. at Villa Nellcôte on France’s Côte d’Azur.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 15 July 2025
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
One Studios Group for their support during his time at the company.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Smith succeeds former Maryland athletic director Damon Evans, who departed for SMU in March after a simmering conflict with former head men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard came to a head during the Terrapins’ NCAA Tournament run last season.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
However, the location of the guitar has remained a mystery since September 1971, having been reportedly stolen during the band’s recording sessions for 1972’s Exile on Main St. at Villa Nellcôte on France’s Côte d’Azur.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 15 July 2025
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“During.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/during. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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