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
The circumstances surrounding Xander’s abrupt exit from his last hospital are kept secret throughout the entire first season of Pulse. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025 The only Japanese restaurant in Rio Linda’s slice of Sacramento County, Ginza’s rolls, nigiri and noodle soups have attracted locals throughout its soft opening. Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Go deeper: Trump picks his lawyer Alina Habba to serve as presidential counselor Editor's note: This story has been updated with details throughout. April Rubin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025 The house’s focal point, a glass-walled courtyard, is seen through the front door, while the three-bedroom layout slowly unfolds once inside, revealing a host of skylights and polished concrete floors throughout. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Those companies—Fanatics, Under Armour, Adidas, New Balance, New Era Cap, Nike, Puma, Lululemon, Amer Sports, Asics and Dick’s Sporting Goods—utilize 2,508 factories around the world.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Still, there is a general unspoken etiquette around what a guest should not wear to a wedding.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • Mahdi is the fifth inmate executed by South Carolina in less than eight months as the state makes its way through prisoners who ran out of appeals during an unintended 13-year pause on executions in the state.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Parks also served as a campaign reporter for the network during the 2016 election cycle and was the first network reporter assigned to cover U.S Senator Bernie Sanders' bid for the White House.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • And some major deals have been going through, giving us a window into F&B M&A today.
    Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Caught off guard, NBC’s network censors let the expletive slip through on the broadcast for the East Coast but for later viewers removed the curse word from the show as well as from social media clips.
    Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Application-centricity is everywhere, at every level.
    Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Without the dollar to ease trade and financial flows, growth will be slower and people everywhere will be poorer.
    Edward Fishman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • This episode of In Depth With Graham Bensinger will also debut in broadcast syndication across the U.S. this weekend.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Last month, however, it was announced that Forever 21 would permanently shut down its stores across the U.S. after filing for bankruptcy for the second time.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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  • Refreshments will be served at 4 p.m., followed by announcements.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The fun new graphics include an exhausted face with bags under its eyes, a blue fingerprint and purple splatter, according to a social media post shared Monday, March 31, by Apple Hub.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Some Taiwanese have sought a Chinese ID card to make living and working in China easier, but the days of divided loyalties are over, according to Taiwan’s government.
    Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Jason Isaacs‘ stay at The White Lotus is over, but the drama between Duke University and the HBO show still lingers.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025

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