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in the last few days vs last few days

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. "In the last few days" is used when referring to a specific period of time within the recent past. On the other hand, "last few days" describes a general period of time without specifying a particular event or action.
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in the last few days

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific period of time within the recent past.

This phrase is used to specify a time frame within the recent past, indicating that something happened or will happen during that period.

Examples:

  • I have been feeling unwell in the last few days.
  • She has made significant progress in the last few days.
  • In the last few days, I have received several job offers.
  • In the last few days, the weather has been unpredictable.
  • He has been working hard in the last few days.
  • Apr 14, 2019 ... So “In the last few days I've managed to lose my job, my girlfriend, and my keys!” Each of these is one single event that happened within the ...
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... Went from Dublin to Sydney to Boston in the last few days shouting about Misneach Festival, and just got home. Could have stayed at home and ...
  • Apr 25, 2020 ... The community in the last few days. r/crashbandicoot - The community in the last few ...
  • Jun 4, 2010 ... Hi everybody! I would want to know which is the correct preposition for this phrase: IN the last few days or ON the last few days ?
  • May 5, 2024 ... I've noticed in the last few days that stuff in the market sells faster than usual, is it just me? · Comments Section · Community Info Section.
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  • Oct 14, 2024 ... 32K likes, 371 comments - dermotkennedy on October 14, 2024: "Went from Dublin to Sydney to Boston in the last few days shouting about ...
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Alternatives:

  • over the past few days
  • during the last few days
  • within the last few days
  • in recent days
  • over the last few days

last few days

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a general period of time without specifying a particular event or action.

This phrase is used to refer to a recent but unspecified period of time, without focusing on specific events or actions that occurred during that time.

Examples:

  • I have been busy over the last few days.
  • The weather has been nice for the last few days.
  • He has been absent for the last few days.
  • She has been feeling better in the last few days.
  • Over the last few days, I have been reflecting on my decisions.
  • Apr 14, 2019 ... So “In the last few days I've managed to lose my job, my girlfriend, and my keys!” Each of these is one single event that happened within the ...
  • 4 days ago ... I love the Range meta, rogue the last few days: Humor. r/DarkAndDarker ...
  • Pretty amazing last few days aboard Somma - Italia with @brianboitano #CraigRobinson @ericdarius @bobjamesmusic @valeriesashford @itsmrcross...
  • Jan 11, 2022 ... WiFi randomly become horrendous last few days. I have a Google router and two pucks, after inexplicably not connceting to a few of my devices ...
  • MySQL SELECT last few days? Ask Question. Asked 15 years ago. Modified 4 years, 6 months ago. Viewed 151k times. This question shows research effort; it is ...
  • These last few days in Naples have been unreal.
  • Sep 8, 2024 ... 2016 likes, 291 comments - iamparsonjames on September 8, 2024: "1 Billion! I've watched over the last few days as this insane accolade ...
  • Mar 1, 2023 ... Does the CMS have a serious problem at the moment? I am facing some unexplainable issues the last few days. Some of my German Sitejet ...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... 1462 likes, 13 comments - marikahackman on September 27, 2024: "The last few days from desert to mountain with lots of wonderful shows and ...

Alternatives:

  • recent days
  • past few days
  • previous days
  • latter days
  • days gone by

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