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throughout

[throo-out]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

preposition

in or to every part of; everywhere in.
They searched throughout the house.
from the beginning to the end of.
He was bored throughout the play.

adverb

in every part.
rotten throughout.
at every moment or point.
following the text closely throughout.

throughout

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preposition

right through; through the whole of (a place or a period of time)
throughout the day

adverb

through the whole of some specified period or area

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Word History and Origins

Origin of throughout¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English throw out, Old English thurh ūt “through and out the other side (of )”; through, out

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Example Sentences

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“I greatly appreciate his commitment to making me successful in the role and look forward to working with him in partnership throughout this transition.”

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Some of the defendants have also been charged with smaller heists throughout San Bernardino County.

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As protests continue throughout Los Angeles and spread across the country, local community members and restaurants have rallied in support by donating proceeds to organizations that are assisting immigrant workers.

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The latest example of this feminine fearlessness came last Saturday, after federal immigration agents launched a series of raids throughout the Southland targeting everyone from schoolchildren to elderly churchgoers.

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There are other elements we might associate with the current administration sprinkled throughout the season too.

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through-other throughput

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