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
In fact, many high-volume sports bettors place significant wagers throughout the year, hoping to win at least 52.4% of the time to be profitable, according to bettingpros. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 San Francisco’s vacancy rate has surged by nearly 14 percentage points since late 2019, and is forecast to keep rising throughout the next five years. Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Adverb
Dreams here are neither hazy nor surreal (give or take a few whimsical sight gags throughout). Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 10 July 2025 Norwegian Public Roads Administration Crews are using drill-and-blast methods throughout, and will remove around 8 million cubic meters (over 280 million cubic feet) of rock. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
  • They have been translated into more than 30 languages and won many prizes around the world and have been adapted for film, music, theatre, radio, and dance.
    A Dialogue, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Preposition
  • Immigration has shifted from being a border matter in the Biden era to being increasingly focused on interior enforcement during the Trump era.
    Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
  • The Yankees won two of three during the Bronx edition of the Subway Series in May.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
Adverb
  • Even for those following every step of the way in the eight-week trial, from jury selection to witness testimony, closing arguments and jury deliberations, there were a lot of claims and evidence to parse through.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
  • The ordinance was rushed through by abusing the emergency ordinance process.
    Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Adverb
  • The basket went everywhere Jane did; from the grocery store to the red carpet at Cannes, Birkin’s basket was a whole thing.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Tuition is everywhere the leading source for universities of unrestricted revenue.
    Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Preposition
  • Wednesday's incident came amid a 700% increase in assaults against immigration and other federal agents carrying out operations across the country.
    Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • But the underlying theme across all generations is the need for a family office that can evolve with scale, complexity, and strategic clarity.
    Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Preposition
  • When Bieri was reported missing Saturday, the park launched a full-scale search by the evening.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
  • After trading Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers to take Williams with the top pick, Chicago actually regressed by two games from its 7-10 season in 2023.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Adverb
  • Maybe a touch harder, but once that was over, that’s the whole puzzle folks.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • One boss fight in particular should’ve been a greater challenge, but between DK and Pauline dropping literal bombs on the foe, the encounter was over in moments.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025

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