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at this period vs in this period

Both "at this period" and "in this period" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "At this period" refers to a particular point in time; "in this period" is referencing a certain amount or span of time.
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at this period

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific point in time.

Use "at this period" when you want to specify a particular moment or point in time.

Examples:

  • At this period in history, many changes were taking place.
  • Jul 12, 2024 ... ... Specialist1505. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. [house of the dragon] how many dragons are alive at this period of Time? Upvote 19. Downvote 9 ...
  • Jul 20, 2021 ... "I like to look at this period as a great contrast to our outside lockdown life, to really help myself understand how we shouldn't take this ...
  • Jul 8, 2022 ... ... at this period : r/DavidBowie. Open menu ... at this period.
  • Sep 3, 2021 ... STORY TIME! Looking back at this period of my life I have really mixed feelings. In just about 12 months I was back on the competition ...
  • At this period, the coleoptile is fully visible, yet no leaves are fully developed. V1. V1 Full development of the first leaf is known as V1. The number of ...
  • Among the many wants of society at this period, there is perhaps none more imperative, and none more inadequately supplied, than that of good nurses.
  • Apr 1, 2020 ... At this period that we all are bored I can't still believe someone is out there forming reserved or big boy ‍♂️ i laugh in Spanish cos you' ...
  • Mar 20, 2020 ... For the laughs at this period That moment in church when the preacher tells you to shake ten people and tell them congratulations but you ...
  • At this period it brought enormous prices, the finest selling at from fifteen to eighteen shillings per pound. From Project Gutenberg. Advertisement. Discover ...

Alternatives:

  • At this moment
  • At this time
  • At this point

in this period

This phrase is correct when talking about a duration of time.

Use "in this period" when you want to refer to a specific time frame or duration.

Examples:

  • In this period of economic growth, many new businesses were established.
  • May 31, 2014 ... The right preposition to put before the word "period" is in or on? Ex: in this period or on this period of the year? Thank you.
  • Jun 4, 2020 ... A little idea for help Librams Paladin in this period. r/customhearthstone - a screenshot ...
  • Mar 8, 2023 ... ... in this period. I understand this might be too difficult to implement on such short notice, but I just wanted to voice that opinion on the ...
  • Mar 16, 2023 ... What Lens did Joel Meyerowitz use in this period ca. 1960? I want the same Leica lens as it looks great. Searched on the net but found nothing.
  • In this period, youth may also be more aware that their conflicting self-characterizations tend to occur most often across different relationship contexts.
  • Apr 30, 2020 ... In this period of isolation, uncertainty and fear of safety of our loved ones and all our co citizens all we can do is small acts that can ...
  • Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which technological innovations or transfers led to increased economic growth in this period.” Maximum ...
  • Expectant Fathers' perceptions towards high-risk pregnancy and experiences in this period: A study of hermeneutic phenomenology. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Dec:68 ...
  • Aug 8, 2024 ... 1087 likes, 14 comments - danykufner on August 8, 2024: "Back from a short break still in this period of doing quite nothing less than enjoy ...
  • Mar 21, 2020 ... From Team Flatley: In this period of self-isolation, it's more important than ever to reconnect with loved ones -- either in person if ...

Alternatives:

  • During this period
  • Throughout this period
  • Over this period

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