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we met at school vs we met in school

Both 'we met at school' and 'we met in school' are correct and commonly used. The choice between 'at' and 'in' depends on the context and personal preference. 'At school' refers to a particular location within or around the school, while 'in school' refers to the school as a whole.
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we met at school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific location within the school where the meeting took place. It is commonly used in conversations and written communication.

Examples:

  • We met at school near the library.
  • Let's meet at school after the last class.
  • I saw her at school during lunch break.
  • He waited for me at school after the game.
  • They met at school to discuss the project.
  • Feb 23, 2018 ... Hello, I'd like to ask you whether we should say: 1) I've known my best friend for 15 years. We met at school. 2) I've known my best friend ...
  • Jul 7, 2024 ... I am in a relationship with a girl, we met at school university. Rant/Discussion. I feel that's so compromising, I am a 3rd year banking ...
  • May 6, 2014 ... "We met at school when we were seven." Dropping it it was my first reaction before I saw your question. P · Parla. Member Emeritus. New York ...
  • Feb 14, 2021 ... 1914 likes, 5 comments - kuben on February 14, 2021: "My wife. My life. We met at school 16 years ago. Being with her those early days ...
  • Let me tell you about Luisa Gerstein We met at school in London when we were 11. We shared a house in Bristol and spent our mornings snuggled up in bed...
  • If you ask Ryan we "met at school" but the real way we met was through a dating app. I was drawn to his goofy smile while holding a pizza box sideways. We ...
  • 17 years ago we met at school, probably trading pokemon cards. Today you are proclaimed Raja Muda of Selangor. Congrats again @rmselangor 👑
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  • Mar 7, 2020 ...We met at school/ through my cousin who was friends and had classes with Alex. Alex saw a photo of me on my cousins social media page and ...
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Alternatives:

  • We met in school
  • We met at the school
  • We met at the university
  • We met at the office
  • We met at the park

we met in school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a general meeting that took place within the school premises. It is also commonly used in both spoken and written English.

Examples:

  • We met in school when we were in the same class.
  • I remember meeting her in school during recess.
  • They first met in school when they were kids.
  • We often met in school to study together.
  • She and I met in school and became friends.
  • Feb 23, 2018 ... We met in school. Are both options correct? I think the first is fine and the other is OK if we mean the buiding itself. Am I right?
  • Feb 17, 2019 ... Are you running at 3% like the young girl we met in school? (Or how to look after yourself a little better this year) This week's "Coffee with ...
  • Mar 25, 2022 ... I Remember when we met in school , i was a complete nerd and old fashioned and you are quite opposite highly fashionable , smart yet calm and ...
  • We met in school. He was in 7th grade, and I was in the 9th. We even rode the school bus together. Just two seats away. <3. 8 yrs. 2. Patti Kilpatrick. My mom ...
  • Jan 6, 2010 ... I wished that I could tell people that we met in school, or through family friends. I felt like I needed to come up with a go-to script. And ...
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... Maeve and I have been best friends since first grade when we met in school. We both started circus at the New England Center for Circus Arts ...
  • May 30, 2019 ... ​ My wife and I attended the same school in Miami, Florida, but that's not how we met. In school, we really didn't know each other. We ...
  • Apr 25, 2021 ... [TWINKIDS]: We met in school at Oberlin College in Ohio and we actually were singing in the same acapella group - for a while, we didn't ...
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... We met in school, hung out, graduated together, lost touch but then reconnected here and there over the years as if we had just seen each ...
  • Lost touch many years ago. Only recently found out she's gone. We were the best of friends and I've loved her ever since we met in school.

Alternatives:

  • We met at school
  • We met in the school
  • We met in the university
  • We met in the office
  • We met in the park

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