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Old 06-May-2006, 05:40
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The earthquake took place at during the meal.
What is this "at"? Do you need this "at"?
Help me, please.
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Old 06-May-2006, 07:13
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It's a mistake. -)
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Old 06-May-2006, 15:43
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Tdol is right! 'At' should be emitted in that context because it is used with a noun phrase of 'place' or 'time'.

The earthquake took place
at 01:58 Saturday local time.
at the northeast end of the nation.

hope it helps!
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