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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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Powell addressed concerns during a news conference after the vote was announced.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
Even during quieter hours, Gracie’s feels quintessential to Phoenix, with bartenders in the know about all the happenings around town and enough regulars to make grabbing a seat at the bar feel like coming home.
—Susan Stapleton, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Tariffs have sparked widespread debate during the first seven months of Trump's presidency, including facing legal challenges.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 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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