I will be in the city vs I will be at the city

The phrase 'I will be in the city' is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone will be located within the boundaries of a city. On the other hand, 'I will be at the city' is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward. It is more appropriate to use 'in the city' when referring to being inside the city limits.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 382 views

I will be in the city

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone will be located within the boundaries of a city.

Examples:

I will be in the city for a conference next week.
She lives in the city, so she doesn't need to commute far.
They are planning to spend the weekend in the city.
He works in the city center.
We will be in the city for the concert.

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I will be in the city
Jo and I will be in monitoring is night.
Tell her I will be in the house.
I will be in the lab getting us some real data.
Yes. I will be in charge of you.
Gerald and I will be in back, playing Scrabble.
And after the explosion, I will be in a better place.
I will be in about 30 seconds.
But I will be in a month.
Bobby and I will be in the car.
I will be in my room praying for death, or at least packing for it.
Thank you so much. I will be in touch.
I will be in the Lincoln bedroom until further notice.
Until then, I will be in Stamford, Connecticut.
I will be in contact with you.
I will be in conference room number three with Major Steiger.
I will be in my office.
I will be in the next room right beside you.
I will be in charge of every aspect of this transmission.
I will be in my office on Thursday, but not Wednesday.
I will be in charge of our domestic affairs.

Alternatives:

I will be in town.
I will be in the urban area.
I will be in the metropolitan area.
I will be in the downtown area.
I will be in the city limits.

I will be at the city

This phrase is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward.

It is more appropriate to use 'in the city' when referring to being inside the city limits.

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I will be at the city
Willie and I will be at my sister's.
I will be at this address this afternoon.
And I will be at his side.
And when that battle comes, brother, I will be at your side.
I will be at home watching you from my brand-new television.
Tomorrow morning I will be at the bank with you.
Tim and I will be at the compound.
I will be at the spa spending time with my masseuse Serge.
I will be at Cobra in an hour.
I will be at this end of the street.
I will be at sea. I leave tomorrow.
Look, I will be at Town Hall soon.
I will be at the hotel in town.
And I will be at Mr. Spallone's disposal.
That's fine. I will be at the candidates mixer all afternoon.
Tim and I will be at the compound.
The Major and I will be at the lnfirmary.
Lucy, Sheriff Truman and I will be at the hospital.
I will be at his office within the half-hour.
Yes, I will be at the anniversary party.

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