How to Use throughout in a Sentence

throughout

1 of 2 preposition
  • It rained throughout the day.
  • She has traveled throughout the world.
  • Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease.
  • The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada.
  • His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties.
  • That’s a big thread throughout the book.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Was at the edge of my seat nearly throughout the whole movie.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Check back here throughout the day for updates.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
  • And that hasn’t been the case for him throughout his career.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Mar. 2026
  • There have been red flags throughout the first three seasons.
    — Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The teams traded scores throughout the first half.
    — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Snow fleas are present throughout the year and can be found in soil or around tree bases.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
  • There are some wild challenges throughout the movie.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Closed streets will be opened up on a rolling basis throughout the day.
    — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Make sure to check back here throughout the season to see each poster.
    — Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The series spawned three films throughout the years.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • He was sacked four times, and took a beating throughout the game.
    — Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • And prices rise throughout the knockout rounds.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Use this guide to clean it in one day or to break up tasks throughout a longer time frame.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • That’s something that runs throughout his work.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Brush snow off the tank throughout winter to help prevent rust.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Clegg left the team two weeks ago after struggling with his kicks throughout the spring.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Follow our pregame, in-game and postgame updates on the game throughout the day.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2023
  • The changeup, a work in progress throughout the season, didn’t help him.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Even without a strap, the pillow doesn’t slip around or fall down throughout the day.
    — Michelle Pugle, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Shannon remains in fine form throughout the drive.
    — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The teams played reserves throughout the fourth quarter.
    — ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Since then, conflict has spread throughout the region.
    — Amy Taxin, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But the lack of team success throughout his career eats at Burns.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • This mountain has a distinct cone shape with pale quartzite slopes that change with the light throughout the day.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

throughout

2 of 2 adverb
  • The house has wood floors throughout.
  • The house is painted white throughout.
  • He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.
  • Use it at shift start, not throughout.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
  • Use it at shift start, not throughout.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
  • This cool-toned brunette look has ashy tones throughout.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The egg was cooked hard but still fluffy with cheese throughout.
    — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The heart of the home is the kitchen, with a stone arch over the stove and beams throughout.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The second half was tight throughout, with five ties and four lead changes.
    — Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Peep those bows on the front, as well as the shirring and pleating throughout.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • But Greene has kept a level head throughout.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • And that is how John is portrayed throughout.
    — Lisa Depaulo, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The contest was tight throughout.
    — Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Tom is going to be a great partner throughout.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 June 2026
  • Action was fierce throughout in a chippy game filled with speed and big hits.
    — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The shoe also blends small hits of purple and red throughout.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
  • Seyfried, on the other hand, is a force of nature throughout.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Yes, it's all peppered throughout.
    — Erin McMullen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Lai appeared calm throughout, greeting his wife and son at the start with a wave.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
  • And scattered throughout, expect a half-dozen or so kiosks.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Both of its pools have chair lifts, and there is Braille signage throughout.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • The game was tight throughout, with multiple lead changes.
    — Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The texture is silky slick and smooth with even color throughout, and no loose threads or flaws.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Both mother and daughter are all smiles throughout.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • These high-rise jeans are fitted throughout, with a very subtle flare and a split at the hem.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • And the lyrics are comic genius throughout.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • There’s a real feeling of joy throughout.
    — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
  • Floors throughout are lovely wide-plank hardwoods.
    — Katie McDonough, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Watson gave high-fives and signed stuff for more than an hour, smiling throughout, aching sides and all.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
  • And throughout, there were a sprinkling of other Beef wins, too.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024

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