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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
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In 1940s Britain or in 1940s' Britain

Is it "in 1940s Britain" or "in "1940s' Britain"?

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Both are acceptable, but in old days they wrote it as 1940's. Nowadays 1940s is common.

— Sundarnaz

  • Both are acceptable, but in old days they wrote it as 1940's.
  • Nowadays 1940s is common.
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Both are acceptable, but in old days they wrote it as 1940's. Nowadays 1940s is common.
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teal lime

Is it "in 1940s Britain" or "in "1940s' Britain"?

Thank you.

I don't recommend the second one.

CJ

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