How to Use during in a Sentence

during

preposition
  • He worked in the field during most of the day.
  • We got along well during the trip.
  • The fire alarm went off during the ceremony.
  • She swims every day during the summer.
  • During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs.
  • The top parts of the plants die back to the ground during the fall.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 26 May 2022
  • Lewis wrote before work and during lunch breaks or stayed up late.
    — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
  • How much light do plants need during winter?
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The blue high-beam light glares out like a laser during night driving.
    — Pete Lyons, Car and Driver, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Testers who use this rave about it during their baby's first few years.
    — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Miller had two turnovers during that span, then missed a three-pointer.
    — Mike Rodak | [email protected], al, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Mom’s drinking peaked during that time.
    — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The pic takes place at a mansion in the burbs during the winter.
    — Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
  • There were people on the street during this attack through the air.
    — ABC News, 9 June 2024
  • Biden was attempting to give her a shoutout during his speech.
    — Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2022
  • No one was hurt during the incident, which took place late at night.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Lomu worked out at left and right tackle during the pre-draft process.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Police said she was not harmed during the shooting.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • How does the home perform during extreme heat events?
    — Cyril Petit, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Sometimes White has to tell him to slow down during walk-throughs at shootaround.
    — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The teen grew to love wrestling during his freshman year and was known to make others laugh.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026

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