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

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Back at Louisiana State, where he coached the Tigers to a 15-0 record and a national championship during the 2019 season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

At one stage, he even appeared to be on a video call during the media-only event.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But he never wrote it, and during intermission the audience is polled to see whether Mr. Lynn’s prologue should be performed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Trump appointed three justices on the Supreme Court during his first term.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Fashion shows in the restaurant during lunch and tea hours were a weekly affair to display the store’s newest merchandise.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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