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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

At the amount vs in the amount

What is the difference or which one is correct:

The bank advanced a loan in the amount of USD 10 000.

The bank advanced a loan at the amount of USD 10 000.
  

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"In" is correct, "in the amount of" is an idiomatic phrase, it doesn't make sense when broken down but makes sense when used together.

  • "In" is correct, "in the amount of" is an idiomatic phrase, it doesn't make sense when broken down but makes sense when used together.
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"In" is correct, "in the amount of" is an idiomatic phrase, it doesn't make sense when broken down but makes sense when used together.

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