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    In/at the beginning

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    In/at the beginning
    Message from clint01 posted on 22-09-2014 at 19:18:40 (D | E | F)
    Hello,
    I am not quite certain about the difference between in the beginning and at the beginning. Some people say we can use them interchangeably.
    On the contrary, some use it differently.
    Thank you for your help in advance

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    Edited by lucile83 on 22-09-2014 21:00



    Re: In/at the beginning from carlabice47, posted on 24-09-2014 at 16:37:13 (D | E)
    Hello,

    In the beginning there was.......... (This is a very solemn way to express the start of something, it reminds me of Biblical language.
    At the beginning of ... This is usually followed by a specification: at the beginning of the play, there's the prologue..
    Or At the beginning of the century.....
    Hope this may help , good luck,
    carlabice47

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    Edited by lucile83 on 24-09-2014 17:15




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