During

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Time SpanPlay
Use 'during' to indicate a specific period when an event occurs, not just a point in time. SlideShe visited several museums during her stay in Paris.
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Overlap of EventsPlay
'During' shows that two or more events are happening at the same time. SlideThe child slept during the long flight.
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Event DurationPlay
Indicates an ongoing event which encompasses another event or period. SlideHis interest in music bloomed during his teenage years.