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during
at one point in a period of time, or through the whole of a period of time:
• Did you hear the storm during the night? • During the summer we spend a lot more time out of doors.
all through
( also throughout ) during all of a period of time:
• The cafe’s closed all through the winter and opens again in April. • Throughout her career she has worked hard and achieved the highest standards.
over
at one point or at various different points during a period of time:
• I’m going to redecorate my bedroom over the holidays. • She’s been a great help to me over the past year.
in the course of something
formal during a particular process or period of time:
• In the course of the study we consulted with leading experts in global warming. • Many factors control the rise and fall of a species in the course of evolution. • There was huge social change in the course of the 1960s.
within
during a period of time, or before the end of a period – used when you want to emphasize that it is a short or limited period:
• There have been five serious accidents within the last few days. • Payment must be made within 30 days. • If we are inviting you for an interview, you will receive a letter within 14 days.
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