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5 Dec 2022
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Which of these are common in US English?
in ancient, in ancient time, in ancient times, during ancient times
Which of these are common in US English?
in ancient, in ancient time, in ancient times, during ancient times
in ancient, in ancient time, in ancient times, during ancient times
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in ancient times and during ancient times both make sense. in ancient and in ancient time do not.
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@studiousboy No. Chinese people who lived during ancient times.
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@studiousboy mhm. “ancient chinese people did/played…” or “ancient chinese people used to…” or “…for ancient chinese people” sound natural
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