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It was about this time that the conflicts between the two countries was over.

Why not " at this time"?
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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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Okay, but what about " at about this time?"
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Okay, but what about " at about this time?"
In addition to tdol's reply, with which I agree, :D , what about?

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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