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
Incumbents throughout the Western world have lost as voters vent about inflation. Alex Thompson, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025 As a rookie, Miller, who was listed at 6-foot-9 and 280 pounds, battled weight problems that would plague him throughout his career. Doug Haller, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
The filmmakers’ focus throughout was on making the timings flow — in the conventional terms of our sense of pace, of course, but also spatial logistics. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025 Impressive set-pieces are sprinkled throughout, from a rip-roaring car chase to open the film and a later brawl between Irene and a pair of shady mechanics (Michael Manuel and Taylor Misiak). Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • The production showed the Commissioner’s Trophy traveling around Los Angeles, appearing at various sporting events and television programs, with a stop at a local fire station.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • As the day progressed, the protests cascaded around the country outside Tesla locations in major cities such as Washington, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Seattle, as well as in towns in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Colorado.
    Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • The gobbler first showed up on Rone’s trail cameras during the 2024-25 deer season.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
  • As has been commonplace during the skid and even before, the Heat blew a double-digit lead, this time a 12-point advantage built in the first period.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Perhaps a pack of coyotes push through and bump them from one farm to another.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Salmon skin has enough fat stores to protect it from the heat; adding more with a piece this large could cause flare-ups that would burn the skin before the flesh is cooked through.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • From New York to Sydney and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Whales are also everywhere, and travelers might see killer whales, humpbacks, fins, and blue whales.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • If finalized without amending, this proposal will undermine Congress's intent and stunt efforts to achieve justice across the nation.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • At the same time with all of this, box office sources, not just Disney, affirm that Snow White played evenly across the country.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • Taxpayers who haven’t filed 2021 tax returns who may be eligible for the recovery rebate credit must file it by April 15 to claim the credit.
    Susan Haigh and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Foreman gained stature in the late 1960s and ultimately secured the Heavyweight Championship in January 1973 by defeating Frazier with six knockouts in a bout held in Kingston, Jamaica.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • These tensions are likely to resurface once the war is over.
    Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
  • While volatility remains a factor, and production costs could keep prices from falling too low, the worst of the pricing spikes appears to be over.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

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