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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Usage of the words: "at" or "in"

Which would be correct?

"Ah, the sweet smell of success "at" or "in" getting my degree!"
  

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. smell of success at/upon getting . .

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  • smell of success at/upon getting .
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  • (on the occasion of) He succeeded in getting his degree.
  • His success in getting out of trouble is astounding.
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. . . smell of success at/upon getting . . . (on the occasion of)

He succeeded in getting his degree.

His success in getting out of trouble is astounding.

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