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  1. 12-Apr-2005, 14:09 #1
    myalcin
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    Default meaning differences

    Do these sentences have the same meaning?
    over the last five years.
    during the last five years.
    in the last five years.
  2. 12-Apr-2005, 22:53 #2
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    Default Re: meaning differences

    They are similar. If you want to describe something happening throughout the period, then I wouldn't use 'during'.
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