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
Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body. Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024 Bitcoin is rallying on Trump’s victory Trump took a pro-bitcoin stance throughout his campaign, championing the digital currency as a symbol of financial independence and an alternative to traditional banking. Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Adverb
The charging experience has little moments scattered throughout when connections can be nurtured and memories can be made. Andrew Cornelia, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 The duo have remained in the middle of the competition throughout, excepting Hair Metal Night, where Maher's mistakes led to a very emotional night and a low score. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throughout 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Second Wind Funds works with a network of around 900 therapists across the state who range in expertise.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • While the average new vehicle buyer spends around $48,000 for a new ride today, this rig costs nearly 4 times that at $178 Grand.
    Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Preposition
  • Magda Teter Jewish Middlemen, Archival Myopia The story of two Jewish trading families during the last decades of the Regency of Algiers is skewed by being told through the perspectives of only European and American actors.
    Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
  • But that’s not to say Mars necessarily hosted vast oceans and rivers—or at least not during that era.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • So when storms do roll through, more rain can fall over land, which increases the risk of flooding.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • This is great for breathability, but can let heavy rain through.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • The two biggest pop breakouts of 2024 showed up everywhere they were expected: All of the big four categories, along with Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Vice President Kamala Harris performed worse than President Joe Biden did in 2020 nearly everywhere: in big cities and rural areas, in blue states and red ones.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
Preposition
  • Outdoorsy is a great place to start for peer-to-peer camper-van or RV rentals, or check out Moterra for high-end Sprinter vans, with pick-up locations across the country.
    Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
  • On Tuesday, Republican Rep. David Valadao’s victory in the 22nd District moved Republicans within two wins of retaining the House gavel as counting continued in a sliver of races across the country.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Preposition
  • Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment by Charles Taylor Ukraine Divided Almost three years after the beginning of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is not defeated, but Russia is not victorious, either.
    Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Copied Share Eagles go three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni Two Jalen Hurts passes were dropped — sandwiched around a six-yard run by Saquon Barkley — and the Eagles punted back to the Commanders to end their latest drive.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Some may genuinely want the war to be over; some want Russia to win.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Halloween is over, but that didn't stop Beyoncé from dropping a last-minute costume-slash-music-video.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024

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