It's less precise- it might have been slightly before or after. BTW, it should either be conflict....was or conflicts...were. Of the two, I'd go for the singular without further context.
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- 26-Jul-2004, 09:45 #1
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Some grammar hints. It was about this time that the conflicts between the two countries was over.
Why not " at this time"?
- 26-Jul-2004, 14:04 #2
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- 17-Aug-2004, 11:12 #3
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Okay, but what about " at about this time?"
- 17-Aug-2004, 14:46 #4
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In addition to tdol's reply, with which I agree, :D , what about?
Originally Posted by AUTOMOON
It was around this time. (near)
It was at this time. (exact point)
It was at about this time. (near the exact point)
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