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Uktous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

During the period from / between

Hi,

Question:

Which sentence is correct?

Sentence1:

During the period from Jan 2005 to Jan 2008, I was a trainee at ABC Ltd.

Sentence2:

During the period between Jan 2005 and Jan 2008, I was a trainee at ABC Ltd.

Thanks
  

Top answer

You could make an argument for either but I prefer "from" in this context.

— Anonymous

  • You could make an argument for either but I prefer "from" in this context.
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You could make an argument for either but I prefer "from" in this context.
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I would be more comfortable saying and writing 'from'.
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Hi,

Have you considered deleting the words 'during the period'?

Clive
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like:

Sentence1:

From Jan 2005 to Jan 2008, I was a trainee at ABC Ltd.

Sentence2:

Between Jan 2005 and Jan 2008, I was a trainee at ABC Ltd.

???
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Hi,

Yes.

I prefer #1.

Clive
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Azizbhai is proposing to have the Board meeting during the period between 24th July till 15th August any date convenient to all.

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