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English 1b3 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

'In' or 'At' this time of year

I read the following:

'In this time of year, we would like to extend our Season's Greetings to all Owners of...'

Why is it 'in' as opposed to 'at?'

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Top answer

I wouldn't say 'in' is wrong, but 'at' is more natural. Clive

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I wouldn't say 'in' is wrong, but 'at' is more natural.

Clive
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I feel as thought the writer was trying to sound formal by using 'in.'

Thanks!
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Perhaps.

'In' sounds like you are thinking of 'this time of year' as a period, with duration.

'At' sounds like you are thinking of it as a point in time.

Clive
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At would be more common, but refers to this specific point in the year. If the author's intention was to cover the entire season, I think "in" should be replaced by "during".
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