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Default Two months of the same year

What is correct?

He developed bronchitis in January 2007 or February 2007.

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He developed bronchitis in January or February 2007.
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OOh, those little words are such BIG trouble!

Might be clear if you said:
He developed bronchitis in January or February of 2007.
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What is correct?

He developed bronchitis in January 2007 or February 2007.

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He developed bronchitis in January or February 2007.
Either is fine - the first is more precise, the second more colloquial.
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thanx Oregeezer and Anglika!!! :)
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