throughout 1 of 2

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as in around
in random positions within the boundaries of saw red-tailed hawks throughout the game preserve

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as in during
in the course of the actress revealed that she has struggled with depression throughout her adult life

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throughout

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adverb

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as in through
from beginning to end while some fans deserted the singer during her troubled years, others remained loyal throughout

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Recent Examples of throughout
Preposition
Even with the changes both teams have endured throughout the regular season, the Panthers and Indians are two of the Fort Worth area’s premier programs. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025 Stam, now 52, was indeed characterized by brute force throughout his career. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
The long-term holders buy first, then the corporations, then the nation-states, while the short-term traders intersperse throughout. Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The game was close throughout, with Piedmont clinging to a 55-51 lead heading to the fourth quarter. Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • There are other ways to do this, from using a letterbox around some scenes to simply trusting that viewers are able to tell the difference based on context.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The new boxing promotion will involve a new system to develop talent from around the world; access for all boxers to the UFC Performance Institute, a top combat sports training center with locations in Las Vegas, Mexico City, and Shanghai; and TKO’s production, media, and promotional expertise.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • In 2000, approximately 1 in 150 children in the U.S. born in 1992 were diagnosed with autism compared with 2020, during which one in 36 children born in 2012 were diagnosed, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Most people who are eating enough throughout the day don’t need anything during a workout.
    Albert Stumm, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • People gathered or marched through, for an array of reasons including advocating for racial justice, promoting environmental justice, raising awareness of international issues and celebrating Juneteenth.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
  • There was little overlap among our suggestions, and there were a lot of works to sift through.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • And the 10-year rate—pacesetter for rates on most loans—is screaming one thing at us right now: Fade the inflation fears that are everywhere these days.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The studio was lit with candles and incense sticks, and no smoking signs hung everywhere.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • To better understand this, the researchers used a machine-learning model to estimate how much fine particulate matter was in the air at every mile marker on the course of nine marathons located across the U.S. between 2003 and 2019.
    Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
  • In addition, the experimentation with new types and combinations of materials continues to be at the forefront of design and innovation across the industry.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • The faith was established in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj.
    Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
  • To get him and Connor Dewar for almost nothing was very good work by Kyle Dubas.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Rodriguez played 38 snaps before his season was over.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The days of pushing policies purely for commission are over.
    Marc Rogers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

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