during

[ˈdʊrɪŋ]

Definition:
1. All through a period of time.
2. At some point in a period of time.

Use 'during' in a sentence:

• 1. Many Irish people went over to America during the famine.
• 2. Many people die of starvation during famines every year.
• 3. I stalled the car three times during my driving test.
• 4. They have fostered over 60 children during the past ten years.
• 5. She was a leading exponent of free trade during her political career.
• 6. Low sales for turbot during the past months have led to a price drop.
• 7. They were arrested during a dawn raid.
• 8. You will experience some minor discomfort during the treatment.
• 9. He has the house to himself during the week.
• 10. I usually go to the gym during my lunch hour.
• 11. We must decide between going home and staying at school during this winter vacation.
• 12. Wages have fallen by more than twenty percent during the past two months.
• 13. Three children were taken hostage during the bank robbery.
• 14. At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides.
• 15. During the drive, the baby slept.
• 16. I only saw her once during my stay in Rome.
• 17. Violence intensified during the night.
• 18. Several banks failed during the recession.
• 19. He was taken to the hospital during the night.
• 20. I'm usually out during the day.
• 21. Offices became increasingly feminized during the 1960s.
• 22. They suffered dreadfully during the war.
• 23. We spoke every night during our engagement.
• 24. He became a navigator during the war.
• 25. They showed no repentance during their trial.
• 26. The attack is believed to have been carried out during the early morning hours.
• 27. I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour.
• 28. He praised her leadership during the crisis.
• 29. During the break, the sports ground rang with happy shouts.
• 30. The cars collided during a heavy rainstorm.
• 31. The goods were damaged during transport.
• 32. Japan was in alliance with Germany and Italy during the Second World War.
• 33. During his serious illness he lost over ten jin.
• 34. Shopping during sales can be maddening.
• 35. During his visit, the Pope will also bless the new hospital.
• 36. There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter.
• 37. I saw nothing of her during the years that intervened.
• 38. A small boat drifted in during the night, with no one on board.
• 39. They suffered some major setbacks during the fighting.
• 40. She hadn't been attending during the lesson.
• 41. During the seventies, her acting career was in eclipse.
• 42. Please remain seated during the performance.
• 43. Three people were shot dead during the robbery.
• 44. People suffered many hardships during that long winter.
• 45. Two substitutions were made during the game.
• 46. All showrooms are staffed during opening hours.
• 47. He went through hell during the trial.
• 48. Eggs were rationed during the war.
• 49. The few small rivers could not hold all the rain that fell during the wet season.
• 50. Use of computers spread rapidly during that period.
• 51. No new evidence emerged during the investigation.
• 52. During his presidency many changes took place.
• 53. A storm arose during the night.
• 54. Sandstorms are common during the Saudi Arabian winter.
• 55. American business in Britain during the 1950s grew much faster than British business.
• 56. Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession.
• 57. A new method of fuel injection was developed during the war.
• 58. Plants need to be looked after and protected during bad weather.
• 59. Many women experience sickness during pregnancy.
• 60. During the drought the river dried up.
• 61. The love and support of his family sustained him during his time in prison.
• 62. He hates to be interrupted during training.
• 63. Many students now have paid employment during term.
• 64. During his summer holiday he visited Russia.
• 65. Callers now pay 33 cents during peak hours and 30 cents during off-peak hours.
• 66. Three people died during an assault on the mountain.
• 67. Prices did not alter significantly during 2004.
• 68. During the birth she was given gas and air.
• 69. Black walls absorb a lot of heat during the day.
• 70. Drugs taken during pregnancy may cause physical deformity in babies.
• 71. We are open during normal office hours.
• 72. Our telephone lines are open during normal office hours.
• 73. They accompanied him during his exercise periods.
• 74. We need extra help during the peak season.
• 75. He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student.
• 76. Babies get very hungry during growth spurts.
• 77. The methods of communication used during the war were primitive by today's standards.
• 78. The pain had subsided during the night.
• 79. Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance.
• 80. During that time, she so gained my aunt's confidence that she was put in charge of the domestic staff.