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the year in which vs the year when

Both "the year in which" and "the year when" are correct and can be used interchangeably to introduce a specific year in a sentence.
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the year in which

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a specific year in a sentence, providing additional information or context.
  • How can I find out the year in which my home was built? First, check the Property Information page. If you cannot locate the information there call the City ...
  • Mar 17, 2017 ... Is the year in which Part 4 takes place a musical reference? ... Part 4 takes place in 1999, and 1999 is also a famous song by Prince, so, ...
  • The Year in Which I Grow Our Food Pt. 5. By Jocelyn Siegel, originally published by Medium.com. October 31, 2022. almond trees. Orchards, Berries, and Food ...
  • Aug 19, 2022 ... The "year in which" version is very formal and might be used in the legal register. I would say the "when" and "that" versions are about the ...
  • Sep 27, 2022 ... The Year in Which I Grow Our Food: An Introduction. By Jocelyn ... There they are. 4. Please note that I say that this is the year in which ...
  • Jul 22, 2020 ... Will 2020 be remembered as the year in which education was changed? · 1 Mathematics education · 2 Social issues · 3 Mathematics · 4 To conclude.
  • The gift counts for that person's limit in the year in which they get the bond. While the gift is sitting in your TreasuryDirect account waiting to be ...
  • The manner in which a person may restore a lost voting right depends upon the crime committed and the year in which the conviction occurred. If your ...
  • May 15, 2023 ... Does anyone remember the year in which Delia Smith started a national rush for small heavy gauge aluminum pans? This has nothing to do with ...

Alternatives:

  • the year when
  • the year that
  • the year of

the year when

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a specific year in a sentence, providing additional information or context.
  • Aug 19, 2022 ... ... the year when," even in published works. See this Ngram. I had to leave off the verb "met" because there were actually no results for "the ...
  • May 18, 2020 ... The Year When There Was No County Fair · “Are they really going to cancel the county fair?” My daughter asked. · She gotten up all on her own at ...
  • Dec 2, 2007 ... (the year) when/ in which. Thread starter ofriendragon; Start date Dec 2, 2007 · ofriendragon. Senior Member. The English School of ...
  • Aug 20, 2024 ... It's always the best night of the year when I can be a fly on the wall and offer able prompts to these two lifelong friends, colleagues, ...
  • May 4, 2023 ... Happy day of the year when us nerds are celebrated! Although, I'm way past that idea of dressing up and pretending to be a Jedi as you well ...
  • Apr 29, 2024 ... 859 likes, 49 comments - abel__balder on April 29, 2024: "favourite day of the year - when Amsterdam feels like Rio carnaval Kingsday ...
  • Jan 2, 2020 ... This can be the year when we recharge nature – and ourselves ... It's going to be a rough year. The fatal combination of escalating climate ...
  • Dec 31, 2022 ... 354 likes, 39 comments - skyebelker on December 31, 2022: "you know it's the end of the year, when people say “happy new year”".
  • Aug 7, 2023 ... It's that time of the year, when students fly miles away from their hometowns to pursue the international dream with filled suitcases and eyes brimming with ...
  • May 6, 2023 ... 108 likes, 3 comments - ucsdderm_res on May 6, 2023: "It's that time of the year when we think about our 3rd years who are about to graduate ...

Alternatives:

  • the year in which
  • the year that
  • the year of

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