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
Swooping down to altitudes rarely visited by the northern lights, powerful eruptions of plasma from the sun throughout 2024 splashed Earth's protective magnetic field with multiple dazzling displays. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024 Complicating matters is the election of Donald Trump, which sent waves of uncertainty throughout the community. Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Photos from the event show the whole site was not packed out throughout, with much of the site occupied by infrastructure, seating, facilities, and other necessary obstructions. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 In a game that featured two teams playing on four-days rest, both offenses struggled to get much going throughout. Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 12 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
  • The 35-year-old pop star closed out her history-making Eras Tour in Vancouver on December 8, concluding her two-year run around the world.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 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
  • Netflix has released a slew of photos that take us behind-the-scenes during the past year on the set of Stranger Things 5.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 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
  • On the other hand, another plot element planted midway through cleverly pays off in a surprising, Bible-referencing manner.
    Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Brenda Lee on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.
    Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The fact that people are creating these images of women in Congress is a symptom of a larger issue, the ASP said, arguing that gendered disinformation and harassment such as this makes life more challenging for women everywhere.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • On December 23, their relationship became a talking point across social media when almost 15 minutes of video footage was shared on X, formerly Twitter, showing Sayed speaking with hip-hop-star Williams while he was incarcerated.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Scenes like this were watched in hundreds of small towns and cities as the rare celestial event moved across the sky.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • Some agencies and programs would continue to function, at least partly, despite a shutdown because their mandatory spending is not subject to annual appropriations by Congress.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Behle Street by Sheli Open Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Dec. 25 from 4-9 p.m. Reservations required.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • However, the third session was over on the 16th hole as the PGA pair cruised to a 3-0 victory.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
  • His time with Bedard is certainly over, for now at least.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024

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