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1Likes- 13-Sep-2011, 08:16 #1
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In or within? Which of the following is correct?
You will receive a response within five days at the latest.
You will receive a response in five days at the latest.
Thanks in advance!
- 13-Sep-2011, 08:20 #2
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Teacher Re: In or within? They are both fine; I prefer 'within'.
- 13-Sep-2011, 08:59 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: In or within? Thanks :) Doesn't 'within' already imply that the latest will be five days?
- 13-Sep-2011, 09:27 #4
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Teacher Re: In or within? Yes, "at the latest" is not necessary if you use "within".
Originally Posted by LearnerP 
Thanks :) Doesn't 'within' already imply that the latest will be five days?
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