During the period vs For the period

Both 'during the period' and 'for the period' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are used in different contexts, with 'during the period' indicating an action or event happening within a specific time frame, and 'for the period' indicating the duration or length of time something lasts.

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During the period

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action or event happening within a specific time frame.

This phrase is used to describe something that occurs or exists within a particular time frame. It emphasizes the time when something happens.

Examples:

During the period of the study, participants were asked to complete daily surveys.
The company experienced significant growth during the period of economic stability.

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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:

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

For the period

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the duration or length of time something lasts.

This phrase is used to specify the length of time that something lasts or continues. It emphasizes the duration of a particular time frame.

Examples:

The store will be closed for the period of renovation.
She rented the apartment for the period of six months.

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For the period during which this existed
For the period considered, the investigation has not revealed any shortage of supply.
For the period 1994-1999, Scotland received EUR 1353 million from the Structural Funds.
For the period of December 2005 to November 2008 (36 months) OLAF had around 2000 closed cases in the CMS database.
For the period post 2006 significant simplifications are proposed.
For the period 2008-2013, the Swiss contributionto the European GNSS programmes amounts to EUR 80050870.
For the period 2014 and thereafter, the Swiss contribution shall be paid annually.
For the period 2000-2006 approximately EUR 260 billion was spent on structural measures.
For the period 2000 to 2006, the Commission provided provisional information on agreed programmes in each of the measures which are eligible for funding.
For the period beyond 2015, we need to find a formula which ensures coherence with new international targets yet to be defined.
For the period spent abroad, the quality of mobility can be enhanced by the provision of schemes such as mentoring for participants.
For the period from January 2007 to July 2009 the Parliament shall elect six Quaestors.
For the period from January 2007 to July 2009 the Committee bureaux shall include four Vice-Chairmen.
For the period from 2002 to 2004, the programming document included an indicative allocation of EUR 15 million in support of corresponding projects.
For the period 1992 to 1999, Regulation (EEC) No 2080/92 regulated afforestation of agricultural land.
For the period 1992 to 1999, afforestation of agricultural land under Regulation (EEC) No 2080/92 cost 1,519 billion euro to the EU budget.
For the period 2000 to 2006, Finland and Sweden in cooperation with Norway have submitted a programme proposal under the Interreg Community initiative for the Kvarken-Mittskandia area.
For the period 1995-2002 it is impossible to determine the exact part of the relief that goes beyond what can be accepted as necessary and proportionate.
For the period 1993 to 2001, Simet changed the presentation of data in its annual financial statements [11].
[14] For the period covered by this evaluation, the applicant was asked to categorise the project within one cultural sector.

Alternatives:

for the duration
for the time
for the length
for the span
for the interval

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