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.