i Register
In some senses, during is marked as rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
against, closed, half, idle, little, lively, open, whole
The factory remained closed during the strike, affecting hundreds of workers.
VERB + DURING
acquired, battle, called, help, like, notes, see, sleep
He acquired a new skill during the training program last year.
DURING + NOUN
absence, believ, conference, day, days, holidays, illness, interval
During the holidays, we always visit our grandparents in the countryside.
PREP.
than, with
She learned more about herself during her time with the volunteers.