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in those times vs at those times

Both "in those times" and "at those times" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In those times" is used to refer to a period or era, while "at those times" is used to specify particular moments or points in time.

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in those times

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific period or era.

Use "in those times" when you want to talk about a particular period or era in the past.

Examples:

  • In those times, people used to communicate through letters.
  • In those times, technology was not as advanced as it is today.
  • Oct 11, 2021 ... “In those times” is a commonly used phrase that functions as an adverb of time. It refers to a period of time that has already been mentioned, which is in the ...
  • Oct 11, 2021 ... I have never heard anybody say “on those times” or “in those times”, although I would understand “in those times” to mean “in those days” ...
  • May 3, 2017 ... In those times when you don't understand it, you're doing the right thing but the wrong thing happens, more than ever you have to guard your ...
  • Dec 4, 2018 ... Sometimes, I am sad, and in those times I remember that Gomamon X exists and then I don't feel sad anymore. · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old.
  • Sep 8, 2020 ... Which of the following is correct? 1. “I take about ten breaks [from studying] a day and I can make myself useful in those times by helping ...
  • Oct 7, 2023 ... Preservation of food in those times. what did they do with leftovers? with no fridge. I imagine what was left, the servants eat it and/or ...
  • Jan 6, 2009 ... ... not be substituted for “in those times”? I think that “in these times” is quite common but I'm not. Sure about “in those times “ Hiro Sasaki.
  • May 21, 2023 ... Sleep darts a thing in those times? Question. I assume not. Just wondered if anyone has any info on whether there actually was some sort of ...
  • Jul 26, 2021 ... “There were spiritual fathers in those times”. A talk with Archimandrite Ambrose (Yurasov), reposed May 7, 2020. Part 1. Archimandrite Ambrose ...
  • Oct 10, 2023 ... ... Archived post. Join. Options. Report. Was Kramer really considered a hipster back in those times in NYC? Upvote 235. Downvote 142 Go to comments

Alternatives:

  • during those times
  • in that era
  • in that period

at those times

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to specific moments or points in time.

Use "at those times" when you want to specify particular moments or points in the past.

Examples:

  • At those times, I was still in school.
  • At those times, we didn't have smartphones.
  • Oct 11, 2021 ... At those times, students must remain in the classroom until dismissed by the teacher.” or “Tom has recorded times of 28.1 seconds, 28.3 ...
  • Oct 11, 2021 ...At those times” would be correct if you were referring to specific times of day. For example… “I will be taking my twenty minute breaks at ...
  • Aug 18, 2021 ... A - Are you free on Monday at 7am or Wednesday at 8pm? B - Sorry, I'm not available at those times. Can I say "at those times"? Or better say something else?
  • Jun 9, 2021 ... "When there's nothing to be gained, rising to the challenge at those times... is surely the mark... of a true hero!" The new cape really enhanced his look!
  • Sep 8, 2020 ... 2. “I take about ten breaks [from studying] a day and I can make myself useful at those times by helping you out.”.
  • Apr 20, 2024 ... what was life really like at those times for youngsters? What did a day in their life look like?#firstpost. What was life like and what did ...
  • Feb 28, 2023 ... I run a solver with saveat=0.2 since the solution is saved at those times, I assume that tstops is a superset of saveat times. I would like ...
  • at those times, Options ; Previous Topic · Next Topic ; Penz. Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 4:56:56 PM ; Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 2/26/2021
  • Oct 13, 2014 ... I'd start by checking the event viewer on the PCs and the server to see if it lists anything at those times that might indicate something is ...
  • Nov 23, 2013 ... Lies are sometimes easier to believe and more comforting than the truth. Well, most of the time. It's at those times when you want to lean on ...

Alternatives:

  • during those moments
  • at that point in time
  • at that juncture

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