Circa
In effect
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Twilight of the Old West: "Threepersons" is set on the Texas/Mexico border circa 1923, with Prohibition in effect while horses and automobiles share the streets.
Source: Series / Kraft Suspense Theatre -
Except that this was circa 1943-44, when strict sugar rationing was in effect, and General Foods had absolutely no way to meet consumer demand for the dessert and still meet its obligations to the troops.
Source: Radio / The Jack Benny Program
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