How to use "during" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "during" in popular movie and book plots

  • The Venture quickly gets underway and, during the voyage, the surly first mate, Jack Driscoll, gradually falls in love with Ann.  - King Kong (1933 film)
  • Urquhart blackmails O'Neill into leaking information on budget cuts that humiliates Collingridge during the Prime Minister's Questions.  - House of Cards (UK TV series)
  • Thinking she's dead, he reveals his plan to bomb the school during a pep rally.  - Heathers
  • " The Tool Time girl also assists Tim and Al during the show by bringing them tools.  - Home Improvement (TV series)
  • Along with several other conspirators, he took part in the Earl of Essex's rebellion in 1601, during which he was wounded and captured.  - Gunpowder Plot
  • He/she first heard of sex change operations during the War while recovering from combat wounds in a hospital.  - Glen or Glenda
  • They ceased their efforts when, during tunnelling, they heard a noise from above.  - Guy Fawkes
  • That evening, a ritual dance to appease Godzilla is held during which the reporter learns that the locals used to sacrifice young girls.  - Godzilla (1954 film)
  • Godzilla kills two of the Kamacuras during the battle while one manages to fly away to safety, Godzilla then adopts the baby.  - Son of Godzilla
  • Joker accompanies the squad during the Battle of Huế, where platoon commander "Touchdown" is killed by the enemy.  - Full Metal Jacket
  • The family takes a trolley ride out to the countryside, during which they consider their finances.  - The Metamorphosis
  • The story ends with George standing up during a machine-gun barrage.  - Death of a Hero
  • When Julie lets Billy put his arm around her during the ride, mrs Mullin, the widowed owner of the carousel, tells Julie never to return.  - Carousel (musical)
  • The film is set in the Qing Dynasty during the 43rd year (1778) of the reign of the Qianlong Emperor.  - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
  • Batgirl and Robin manage to unfreeze Gotham; and Batman shows Freeze a recording of Ivy during her fight with Batgirl.  - Batman & Robin (film)
  • Though she charms him during a card game, she later shows interest in a well-off British Army captain, John Quin, much to Barry's dismay.  - Barry Lyndon

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