Sally swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday. vs Sally swimmed one hundred laps at the pool yesterday.

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct form of the verb 'swim' in the past tense is 'swam,' not 'swimmed.' Additionally, the preposition 'in' is more appropriate when referring to swimming in a pool rather than 'at.'

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Sally swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.

This phrase is incorrect. The past tense of 'swim' is 'swam.'

The correct form is 'Sally swam one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.'

Alternatives:

Sally swam one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.

Sally swimmed one hundred laps at the pool yesterday.

This phrase is incorrect. The past tense of 'swim' is 'swam.'

The correct form is 'Sally swam one hundred laps at the pool yesterday.'

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'Cause I'll probably do a lap at dude's thing and then bounce.
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This organization was founded one hundred and eleven years ago.
One euro shall be divided into one hundred cent.
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Sally swam one hundred laps at the pool yesterday.

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Sally swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday. vs Sally swimmed one hundred laps at the pool yesterday.