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during

[door-ing, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər ɪŋ, ˈdyʊər- /
PREPOSITION
concurrently with an activity, event
Synonyms
WEAK
all along all the while amid as at the same time as at the time for the time being in the course of in the interim in the meanwhile in the middle of in the time of meanwhile mid midst over pending the time between the whole time throughout until when while

Example Sentences

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Republicans running to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom shared similar visions during five-minute speeches at a Saturday afternoon candidate forum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

City have hit form in the past three games, scoring nine goals against Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea without conceding, claiming the Carabao Cup and reaching the FA Cup semi-finals during that period.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The persistent social inequality in the continent is a topic the pope is expected to address during his trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“I can’t believe I waited 17 years to get one green jacket, and now I get two in a row,” McIlroy said during the green jacket ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

I was used to going to school during the day and then coming home to help in the shop.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu