at or in? (He's better in/at English than me)

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"He's better in/at English than me."

"...he has never been better in/at defending her philosophy...".

Hi,
Which one is the correct preposition, please? Both are possible depending on the situation?
Thanks.

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:39 am *at or in?*

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Both are possible and in use, though each has its proponents.
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Daemon99 · #3 (permalink) Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:38 am *at or in?*

Mister Micawber,

Does it apply to good as well?
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I intend to live forever - so far, so good.

Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:53 am *at or in?*

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Yes, and bad and worse and terrible etc.
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