Which one is correct?
"in past semesters" or "\past semesters"?

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in past semesters

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to time periods in previous semesters.

Examples:

  • In past semesters, I struggled with my math classes.
  • In past semesters, the course schedule was different.
  • In past semesters, we had more group projects.

\past semesters

This phrase is incorrect and not a standard way to express the idea of referring to previous semesters.

The correct phrase is "in past semesters." The preposition "in" is necessary to indicate a specific time period, and it should be followed by the noun phrase "past semesters." The backslash before "past semesters" is incorrect and not a standard way to express this idea.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

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