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in my whole life vs during my whole life

Both "in my whole life" and "during my whole life" are correct phrases, but their meanings are slightly different. "In my whole life" is used to express something that has happened or will happen throughout one's entire life. Meanwhile, "during my whole life" is used to refer to events or experiences that occurred over the entire duration of one's life.
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in my whole life

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express something that has happened or will happen throughout one's entire life.

This phrase is used to emphasize that an event or experience has occurred or will occur over the course of one's entire life.

Examples:

  • In my whole life, I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
  • I have never felt so happy in my whole life.
  • This is the best meal I have ever had in my whole life.
  • In my whole life, I have never been so scared.
  • I have never been so proud in my whole life.
  • Mar 5, 2021 ... Hey guys, is there any difference between the following sentences? 1. I never felt like this in my whole life 2. I never felt like this for ...
  • Jun 23, 2024 ... I accidentally made my best beard coloring in my whole life. Made in Krita. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted ...
  • Apr 29, 2015 ... I never had friends in my whole life. What should I do? All related (94).
  • Driving - I had 2 seizures in my whole life -. Tue, 01/03/2006 - 14:24. Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Adults. I am 39, had my first seizure (grand mal) on ...
  • Nov 20, 2019 ... I've never studied in my whole life. Is it too late now? (be honest please). Ok, so, I'm gonna try to tell you my story really quick. When I ...
  • Feb 14, 2024 ... Hands down the most wonderful Valentine's Day in my whole life! Can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, Danny Rapinchuk! I love you!
  • Apr 15, 2024 ... When Should I Keep or Cash in my Whole Life Insurance Policy · Are you able to cash in your policy? · Explore life insurance coverage · Why ...
  • 2 days ago ... 728 likes, 28 comments - willdagamesryan on October 31, 2024: "Never drawn this guy in my whole life of creating him, so I wanted to try my ...
  • Apr 28, 2020 ... No it could just be “in my life” but “ in my whole life” emphasises the persons feeling that they feel fitter now than they ever have. Back ...
  • Aug 2, 2018 ... The equity in my whole life policy is mine to use at any age for any reason. I've seen clients use their policy as collateral on a business ...

Alternatives:

  • in all my life
  • in my entire life
  • in my lifetime
  • in my years on this earth
  • in my existence

during my whole life

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to events or experiences that occurred over the entire duration of one's life.

This phrase is used to indicate that something happened or existed throughout the entirety of one's life.

Examples:

  • During my whole life, I have always loved animals.
  • I have been a vegetarian during my whole life.
  • During my whole life, I have never been good at sports.
  • I have lived in this city during my whole life.
  • During my whole life, I have been fascinated by the stars.
  • Jul 3, 2023 ... I have had a total of 11 dogs during my whole life and this guy is the only one that refuses to eat most things - he has completely stopped ...
  • Aug 2, 2015 ... Seems I've been to the doctor more these last several months than during my whole life. I even had to spend the night in the hospital ...
  • Jul 31, 2023 ... My mom lied about my clothes size during my whole life. For starters this was mostly during my teenage years and now that I'm working I have ...
  • May 9, 2022 ... ... during my whole life. I can't quite believe yet that my four years here are over! Although I have no clue where life will take me, I can't ...
  • Oct 13, 2020 ... My name is Eddie Wallin and during my whole life I nerver imagine that it would be a playaple character in Swedish folk-suit in Super Smash.
  • May 1, 2018 ... During my whole life he encouraged me to fight and always stick up for myself. I began fighting on the ice, while playing ice hockey, at age ...
  • Apr 20, 2018 ... I had and I been having a “Nick Foles” -like story during this time and during my whole life. During the time that I was partially ...
  • Aug 30, 2022 ... If I just focused on the loss of my arm during my whole life, I would be so much farther behind where I am now. I probably wouldn't have ...
  • Jan 13, 2019 ... Felt not enough during my whole life, always comparing myself to others, always trying to find what's wrong with me and why I can't get what ...
  • May 21, 2020 ... I was very curious during my whole life and also my pregnancy to see how it would feel to give birth. It happened pretty much how I had ...

Alternatives:

  • throughout my entire life
  • throughout my life
  • all my life
  • for my whole life
  • for the duration of my life

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