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from my old neighborhood vs in my old neighborhood

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'From my old neighborhood' is used when referring to the place where someone originated or grew up, while 'in my old neighborhood' is used when talking about activities or events that took place in that neighborhood.

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from my old neighborhood

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the place where someone originated or grew up.

This phrase is used to indicate the origin or place of upbringing of a person. It implies that the person is no longer living in that neighborhood.

Examples:

  • I'm from my old neighborhood in Brooklyn.
  • She moved away from her old neighborhood last year.
  • George: This guy from my old neighborhood. Lloyd Braun. He's a big advisor to Mayor Dinkins. He thinks he's so cool. Jerry: Oh, really? Lloyd: Hey, George!
  • George This guy from my old neighborhood. Lloyd Braun. He's a big advisor to Mayor Dinkins. He thinks he's so cool. Jerry Oh, really? Lloyd Hey, George!
  • Apr 5, 2014 ... A blast from the past from my old neighborhood Jackson Heights NY. Anthony Valentino. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 44. Loading.
  • As the boys from my old neighborhood used to say ... "MERRY CHRISTMAS !" ... and THAT's All .... Connie Hester. Frank Sinatra in front of the ChristmasTree.

Alternatives:

  • I grew up in my old neighborhood
  • My roots are in my old neighborhood

in my old neighborhood

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about activities or events that took place in a specific neighborhood.

This phrase is used to describe events, memories, or activities that occurred within a particular neighborhood. It implies that the person has lived or spent time in that neighborhood.

Examples:

  • I used to play with my friends in my old neighborhood.
  • There was a great bakery in my old neighborhood.
  • Sep 2, 2015 ... Just a Walk in my Old Neighborhood. Leave a reply. Yesterday was a day off. I had to do some errands in the borough where I grew up in, the ...
  • Jun 10, 2014 ... Fortunately, noted author and Bronx, New York, native Avery Corman has skillfully brought his past to the present in My Old Neighborhood ...
  • Feb 10, 2012 ... A Day Shopping in My Old Neighborhood. Today was one of those days where I wonder why I don't have more like them. After dropping off my ...
  • Yeah I have the same thing happen to me I would say the vast majority of my dreams take place in my old neighborhood that I lived in for about ...

Alternatives:

  • During my time in my old neighborhood
  • While living in my old neighborhood

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