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
There were people on the street during this attack through the air.
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ABC News, 9 June 2024
One of the fires was caused by a tree limb that fell onto an SDG&E line during high winds.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
From star pals who hit it off during a slumber party, to newer BFFs who forged an instant friendship on set, these dynamic duos give meaning to the term #friendshipgoals, and always find new ways to lift each other up.
—Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
As the nation’s No. 1 fraud capital, South Florida has led the financial crime wave that followed Congress’ passage of the CARES Act during the pandemic.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 June 2024
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ABC News, 9 June 2024
One of the fires was caused by a tree limb that fell onto an SDG&E line during high winds.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
From star pals who hit it off during a slumber party, to newer BFFs who forged an instant friendship on set, these dynamic duos give meaning to the term #friendshipgoals, and always find new ways to lift each other up.
—Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
As the nation’s No. 1 fraud capital, South Florida has led the financial crime wave that followed Congress’ passage of the CARES Act during the pandemic.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 June 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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