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In about & by about?
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Anonymous  #353531  Fri, 20 Apr 07 09:17 PM

What is the difference between in about & by about?
  
Clive  #353538  Fri, 20 Apr 07 09:34 PM

Hi,

Here are a couple of examples to consider.

I'll be home in about 5 minutes.

I'll be home by about 7pm.

Best wishes, Clive
  
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