throughout

American  

[throo-out] / θruˈaʊt /

preposition

1. in or to every part of; everywhere in.

   They searched throughout the house.

2. from the beginning to the end of.

   He was bored throughout the play.

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adverb

1. in every part.

   rotten throughout.

2. at every moment or point.

   following the text closely throughout.

throughout British  

/ θruːˈaʊt /

preposition

1. right through; through the whole of (a place or a period of time)

   throughout the day

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adverb

1. through the whole of some specified period or area

Etymology

Origin of throughout

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

Example Sentences

A Swansea University student, asked to remain anonymous, said he had been ringing ambulance services throughout the UK but there were very few posts on offer.

From BBC

Nike’s finance chief, Matt Friend, predicted sales there would fall 20% and would continue to be a weak point for the company throughout the next fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The improvement we saw is clinically meaningful. These workers were able to stay awake and alert throughout a full eight-hour shift, which has real implications for performance, safety, and quality of life," Czeisler said.

From Science Daily

The 15 winners, who used to work 14-hour days together in the finance team, made a pact to stay connected throughout the years by contributing £5 to the lottery draw.

From BBC

They include Lumas - glowing star-shaped characters that players encounter throughout the game.

From BBC