During the period vs during the periods

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'During the period' is used when referring to a specific time frame, while 'during the periods' is used when talking about multiple time frames or recurring events.

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During the period

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific time frame.

This phrase is used when talking about a particular time frame or period. It indicates that something happened or will happen within that specific time frame.

Examples:

During the period of the Renaissance, many great works of art were created.
We will be conducting experiments during the period of high tide.
During the period of my internship, I learned a lot about the industry.

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During the period 1997-2002 approximately 96% of new jobs were in service sectors.
During the period of suspension, no aid shall be paid.
During the period 1997-2002 approximately 96% of new jobs were in service sectors.
During the period concerned, the price of this raw material decreased globally.
During the period under consideration, DPLP only once resorted to a State guarantee.
During the period 2000-2005, EU expenditure on environmental protection reached an annual average of circa 1,7 % of industry value added.
During the period of secondment an SNE shall act with integrity.
During the period, this cost decreased by 6 %.
During the period 1 February to 30 April
During the period covered by a commitment, parcels receiving support may not be exchanged except in cases specifically provided for in the programming document.
During the period 1988 to 1994, the French State also made three capital injections into France 2.
During the period 2000-2003 the Daphne programme has provided financing totalling EUR 18271522 for 145 projects by organisations or public authorities.
During the period of the durability test, no emission sensitive components can be serviced or replaced other than to the routine service schedule recommended by the manufacturer.
During the period 2000-2003, Royal Mail generated hardly any profits from which to finance these acquisitions.
During the period 1.3.2006 - 28.2.2009, the frequency Monday - Friday shall be at least 2 round trips per day.
During the period in question, the National Audit Office audited TV2's accounts.
During the period of validity of this standing invitation, partial invitations to tender shall be issued.
During the period 1992 to 1998, RTP had external audits on all its annual accounts by an independent auditor.
During the period under consideration meetings were held with representatives from all over the world.
During the period from 1 January 2014 until 24 November 2015, Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1826/69 shall continue to apply.

Alternatives:

in the period
within the period
throughout the period
over the period
across the period

during the periods

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple time frames or recurring events.

This phrase is used when talking about multiple time frames or recurring events. It indicates that something happened or will happen within those various time frames.

Examples:

During the periods of drought, farmers faced significant challenges.
We will be monitoring the data during the periods of peak activity.
During the periods of unrest, the government implemented new policies.

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From this sum there shall be deducted the amount of recoveries effected during the periods specified in paragraph 1.
Annex I shall apply from 1 January 1995 or during the periods indicated in Annex I.
In addition, it will ensure constant supplies of food, particularly during the periods of greatest need, namely autumn and winter.
The sampling frequency for toxin analysis in the molluscs is, as a general rule, to be weekly during the periods at which harvesting is allowed.
during the periods set aside for the practical acquisition of initial training;
- during the periods set aside for the practical acquisition of initial training;
during the periods laid down in the Implementing Regulation.
From that sum there shall be deducted the amount of recoveries effected during the periods specified in paragraph 1.
Direct fishing of the species set out in Annex XV shall be prohibited in the zones and during the periods indicated in that Annex.
Therefore, workers under those conditions cannot be regarded as being at rest during the periods of on-call duty when they are not actually carrying on any professional activity.
In addition two extraordinary summits in preparation of enlargement led to the cancellation of all other meetings in the Council during the periods concerned.
(b) during the periods laid down in the Implementing Regulation.
For the products listed below, the agreed entry price level from which specific duties will be reduced to zero during the periods indicated shall be those set out below.
Direct fishing of the species set out in Annex V, Part A, shall be prohibited in the zones and during the periods set out therein.
The retention on board of herring which are caught within the geographical areas and during the periods mentioned below shall be prohibited:
The retention on board of sprat which are caught within the geographical areas and during the periods mentioned below shall be prohibited:
Fishing with any trawl, Danish seine or similar towed net, in the geographical areas and during the periods mentioned below, shall be prohibited:
Member States shall inform the Commission weekly by electronic mail for each marketing day of the production prices recorded on the representative markets for the products and during the periods listed in Annex III.
The dust content of the discharges shall under no circumstances exceed 600 mg/nm3 during the periods referred to in the preceding subparagraph and all the other conditions, in particular the combustion conditions, shall be complied with.
1. It shall be prohibited to retain on board the following species of fish which have been taken in the waters and during the periods listed below:

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in the periods
within the periods
throughout the periods
over the periods
across the periods

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