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It was back in last year vs It was back last year

Both phrases are commonly used, but 'it was back last year' is more commonly used and sounds more natural. 'It was back in last year' is less common and may sound slightly awkward to native English speakers.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 8080 views

It was back in last year

This phrase is correct but less common. It may sound slightly awkward to native English speakers.

This phrase can be used to refer to something that happened in the previous year, but it is not as commonly used as the alternative.
  • Sep 22, 2015 ... It was back in last year's September that a team of researchers at the University of Geneva in Switzerland announced that they had succeeded ...
  • Jan 22, 2011 ... It was back in last year November when Eric Benet had proposed Manuela Testolini for marriage during a romantic dinner date. The singer ...
  • Nov 30, 2009 ... It was back in last year's first round when defeat in Cambridgeshire to village side Histon helped to bring Gary McAllister's reign as United boss ...

Alternatives:

  • it was back last year

It was back last year

This phrase is correct and more commonly used. It sounds more natural to native English speakers.

This phrase is a common way to refer to something that happened in the previous year.
  • "This song is about sex, but not just any sex, the best sex i ever had. It was back last year when we were on tour, so in my bunk,i woke to the friction in my jeans, ...
  • It was back last year that we had many argues about this concept of problem. He wanted a cool-off or break-up, but I insisted to try and try and fight and stand for ...
  • Feb 22, 2016 ... ... out there still but its always gonna be that way u know how mainstream B.I.G krit album was dope as fuck too although it was back last year.
  • Feb 17, 2016 ... Trevor Magnotti (@IllegalScreens, Upside & Motor): The dunk contest is back, even though it was back last year, and really it never left except ...

Alternatives:

  • it was back in last year

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