During and Pending

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During preposition - In the course of.

Usage example: we wrote notes during the boring lecture

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Pending is a synonym for during in event topic. In some cases you can use "Pending" instead a preposition "During".

Pending preposition - In the course of.

Usage example: the government must continue to function pending negotiations for next year's budget

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During is a synonym for pending. You can use "During" instead a preposition "Pending".

He was 12 during the series debut in 2010 and (pending a birthday in 2014) is 15 during the recent events.

Source: Not Allowed to Grow Up
During the English Civil War, John was captured by the King's forces and held at Oxford Castle pending a trial for treason.

Source: Pregnant Badass
Skewed Priorities: Lee being more concerned about his wig being super-glued to his head, rather than his will or pending lawsuits, should he die during a face-lift.

Source: Film / Behind the Candelabra

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