might never come back

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might never come back

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a. Tom will not be back for six months. As a matter of fact, he might never come back.
b. Tom will not be back in six months. As a matter of fact, he might never come back.


Do both of the above make sense?
Is there a difference in their meanings?

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Re: might never come back

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(Not a grammar issue, but...)

The first pair are contradictory, since the first sentence implies that he will return in 6 months.

(For differences in the meanings of prepositions, please consult a dictionary!)
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