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
There will be wins and losses throughout your child’s life. Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Recalled products were produced between January and November 2024 and distributed throughout Canada, the United States and other international markets. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Luxury is woven throughout, with the main suite being a paeon to British craftsmanship, with textiles, finishings and furniture by leading names, especially sourced by Kemp. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Its deep red leather upholstered booths work with the golden hues from the candle-and-lamp lights throughout. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throughout 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • The upcoming move looms in the background for much of an episode that is otherwise framed around a wedding celebration of Bandit's brother Radley to Frisky.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Most are at or around the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) or the Venetian Expo, formerly the Sands Expo, and connected to the Venetian Hotel.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • Congress can keep operating during a shutdown, though most attention normally focuses on negotiations to reopen the government.
    Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This means that advertising fundamentals will be at the forefront once more, with greater care taken during the media planning phase to find relevant target audiences and ensure they are being reached.
    Geoffroy Martin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • That hope was dashed by December, however, when the sale failed to go through.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • With few warm holiday memories to draw from, my mother simply felt her way through, establishing Christmas traditions of her own making.
    Joanna Solotaroff, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • The Pew survey also highlighted the essential element that puts EVs at a disadvantage—there are gas stations everywhere.
    Greg Petro, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • By embracing a bold Western dress code, Beyoncé has not only popularized the cowgirl aesthetic but has also solidified its hold on trendsetters everywhere.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • Ives and Ward acknowledge that Cruise did bring GM access to technology that has helped improve safety features across its broader lineup and helped attract top software engineers to the automaker.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • These were Arabic names for torture techniques repeated to me by Syrians who had been jailed during the regime crackdown on the anti-government uprising that erupted across the country in 2011.
    Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • Two top Syrian officials under the Assad regime have been charged by the Department of Justice with war crimes against Americans and others, according to a U.S. indictment that was unsealed on Monday.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • His time with Bedard is certainly over, for now at least.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Most gifts for travel photography fall into three categories: things to bring, bags to bring them in and then things that help deal with all the images when the trip is over.
    Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

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