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Why is "within" used instead of "in" here? What's different between these two? 

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Rebecca

"Within" and "in" are both very similar but they have different nuances. To be "within" something means to be inside of something. It may also describe being inside of a boundary or a limit, often which someone is trapped between. To be "in" means to simply be inside something which does not necessarily have a boundary. Ex: The dog is within the fence. Ex: I am inside the house.

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