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Chariot

#243207 Thu, 06 Jul 06 10:40 AM

The team suffered a crushing defeat at/in yesterday's match.

which preposition is correct? Thanks.

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Cool Breeze

#243220 Thu, 06 Jul 06 11:26 AM

In.

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Chariot

#243245 Thu, 06 Jul 06 02:23 PM

Thank you. Could you explain to me why "in" is the correct choice? When an activity is referred, which is the correct preposition, at or in?

at the party, at the meeting/in the meeting

Are the above phrases correct?

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Chariot

#243246 Thu, 06 Jul 06 02:27 PM

thank you> Could you explain to me why in is the correct choice? When an activity is referred to, which preposition is to be used? in or at? at/in the meeting, at the party Are these phrases correct?

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milky

#243292 Thu, 06 Jul 06 05:20 PM

Chariot wrote:

The team suffered a crushing defeat at/in yesterday's match.

which preposition is correct? Thanks.

Either.

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CalifJim

#243409 Fri, 07 Jul 06 04:46 AM

in is correct. It emphasizes the time during which the match took place.
at is correct. It emphasizes the place where the match was held -- or the mere occasion of the match.

I believe that in most cases I would instinctively use:

at the [match / game / meeting / (family) reunion / party / concert / performance / play / recital / lecture / (poetry) reading / (political) convention / (wedding) reception]

CJ

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