the whole time
noun
1
: since something began : during the entire period of time
The police knew the whole time who was guilty.
2
British
: at all times : always
You can't be right the whole time.
3
British, informal
: very often
My sisters and I used to fight the whole time.
Examples of the whole time in a Sentence
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Guests are also more likely to stay the whole time, Ms. Wald said, instead of leaving in a typical exodus after cake-cutting, when older guests and parents who need to relieve babysitters often depart.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, New York Times, 25 May 2024
My relationship with Cole has been great the whole time.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
At each event, which takes place from 6-9 p.m., dogs are required to be on leash the whole time.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Your phone could be blowing up the whole time too, demanding your attention!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2024
The Ghost actress, 61, showed off her glamorous style at the Gucci Cruise 2025 show in London on Tuesday, May 14, with her pet Chihuahua Pilaf by her side the whole time.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The sunglasses remained in place the whole time while our kids climbed and swung at the playground.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Several people have been living at the site the whole time it’s been open, over a year, and still have not been able to move into permanent housing.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Perri Ormont Blumberg, New York Times, 25 May 2024
My relationship with Cole has been great the whole time.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
At each event, which takes place from 6-9 p.m., dogs are required to be on leash the whole time.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Your phone could be blowing up the whole time too, demanding your attention!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2024
The Ghost actress, 61, showed off her glamorous style at the Gucci Cruise 2025 show in London on Tuesday, May 14, with her pet Chihuahua Pilaf by her side the whole time.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The sunglasses remained in place the whole time while our kids climbed and swung at the playground.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Several people have been living at the site the whole time it’s been open, over a year, and still have not been able to move into permanent housing.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
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