in February vs at February

The correct phrase is 'in February.' 'In' is the preposition commonly used to indicate a specific month. 'At' is not used to refer to months in this context.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"in February"

Use 'in February' when referring to events or activities that occur during the month of February.

Some examples from our editors:

I will be traveling to Europe in February.
Her birthday is in February.
The conference is scheduled for February.
We usually have a lot of snow in February.
Many people celebrate Valentine's Day in February.

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Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008.
Joined the reserve forces in February 2012.
The Council debated this issue in February.
Thunder in February was regarded as a sign.
Andrew collected sixteen more stickers in February than in January.
A fact-finding and study mission to Mauritania took place in February.
China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines merged in February 2009.
We ascertained in February that this had not happened.
The Commission submitted its defence in February 2004.
The Commission submitted its rejoinder in February 2005.
He remained loyal to postcards until retiring in February 2015.
Her story starts in February 2008.
This plan was amended in February 2006.
And the expedition started in February last year.
All panoramas taken in February 2003.
You remain subordinate to those promoted in February.
You had a raise in February.
The deal is approved in February.
The production of thermal phosphoric acid was discontinued in February 2001.
Long overdue, the Agency was finally created in February 2007.

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'At' is not used to refer to months.

"at February"

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As at February 2007 the situation remained unchanged.
We can instead date the translation into the vernacular and adaptation for the theatre of the Phormio requested by Ippolito d'Este, these too lost, at February 1509.
As at February 2006.
Other information: In Germany as at February 2010.
Abdul Ghani Baradar was a senior Taliban military commander and member of the Taliban leadership as at February 2010.
Why they chose to Valentine's Day at February 14 we know not.
Wheat quotes updated at February 6, 2014
The show with all the prototypes and projects will be open from 10 December 2013, at February 2, 2014At La Triennale di Milano - Space Material ConneXion.
Source: the Site of the Senate (Levels at February 1, 2007)
As at February 22, 2017
Major shareholders as at February 20, 2018
Page up-dated at February 17, 2012
As to the European Social Fund, updated at February 20th 2009 the overall implementation rate was relatively better: Committed: 16.68 %; paid: 2.12 %.
We would also point out that the Argentine Peso depreciated significantly after the end of the reporting period. Cash and cash equivalents of the Argentinean subsidiaries, considering the exchange rate at February 25, 2014 are Euro 2,725 thousand.
MEPs will hear Commission President José Manuel BARROSO set out his legislative plans for the year ahead and his priorities for the rest of his term in office (Wednesday, voting on a resolution to follow at February's session in Strasbourg).

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