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in summer two years ago vs in the summer two years ago

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In summer two years ago" is more informal and conversational, while "in the summer two years ago" is more formal and commonly used in written English.

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in summer two years ago

This phrase is correct in informal and conversational contexts.

This phrase is more commonly used in spoken English or informal writing to refer to a specific summer two years prior.

Examples:

  • In summer two years ago, we went on a road trip across the country.
  • I remember in summer two years ago, we had a great time at the beach.
  • We first met in summer two years ago.
  • In summer two years ago, I started my new job.
  • Do you remember in summer two years ago when we went camping?
  • Jan 7, 2013 ... My first attempt came in summer, two years ago, with my friend Graham. Having driven all night to arrive at my house at 4am, Graham ran on ...
  • Dec 21, 2013 ... I had already been there, also with Seen and her husband Fred and other friends , in summer two years ago and I was intrigued to see what the ...
  • Dec 21, 2013 ... I had already been there, also with Seen and her husband Fred and other friends , in summer two years ago and I was intrigued to see what the ...
  • May 16, 2013 ... I first read “Write like a Motherfucker” sometime in summer, two years ago, mid- college and having met people that were, to me, something of ...

Alternatives:

  • two summers ago
  • in the summer of two years ago
  • during the summer two years ago
  • back in the summer two years ago
  • in the summer from two years ago

in the summer two years ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal and written English.

This phrase is more formal and is commonly used in written English to specify a particular summer two years prior.

Examples:

  • In the summer two years ago, we traveled to Europe.
  • I remember in the summer two years ago, we had a family reunion.
  • In the summer two years ago, I completed my degree.
  • We went on a cruise in the summer two years ago.
  • In the summer two years ago, we moved to a new house.
  • Lost you in the summer two years ago. You, you, you. I'm still thinking 'bout you, you, you. Two years ago. You, you, you. I'm still thinking 'bout you, you, you
  • Lost you in the summer two years ago [Chorus] You, you, you. I'm still thinking ' bout you, you, you. Two years ago. You, you, you. I'm still thinking 'bout you, you,  ...
  • Lost you in the summer two years ago. [Chorus] You, you, you. I'm still thinking ' bout you, you, you. Two years ago. You, you, you. I'm still thinking 'bout you, you,  ...
  • Lost you in the summer two years ago [Chorus] You, you, you. I'm still thinking ' bout you, you, you. Two years ago. You, you, you. I'm still thinking 'bout you, you,  ...

Alternatives:

  • two summers ago
  • in summer two years ago
  • during the summer two years ago
  • back in the summer two years ago
  • in the summer from two years ago

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