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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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in/over the next few weeks
There's going to be a terrorist attack in/over the next few weeks.
Which is correct?
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Which is correct?
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I would use "in" "over" in this context is for an event that lasts several weeks, while a terrorist attack is likely to be an instantaneous event.
- I would use "in" "over" in this context is for an event that lasts several weeks, while a terrorist attack is likely to be an instantaneous event.
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I would use "in"
"over" in this context is for an event that lasts several weeks, while a terrorist attack is likely to be an instantaneous event.
"over" in this context is for an event that lasts several weeks, while a terrorist attack is likely to be an instantaneous event.
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