in the schedule vs on the schedule

Scheduled items are written "on" a screen or a piece of paper, not "in" it, so use "on the schedule" instead of "in the schedule."

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Last updated: March 20, 2019

in the schedule

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

Use "on the schedule" instead. When events are listed, they are written "on" paper or "on" a screen. They aren't written "in" the paper or screen.

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The cow classes were abolished in 1897, and in the schedule of the 1905 exhibition the classes for each breed of cattle were (I) for steers not exceeding two ...
The course is listed in the schedule of classes. El curso está listado en el programa de estudios. schedule vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for ...
Be sure to double-check exam scheduling in the Schedule ...
Oct 29, 2015 ... All of this needs to be considered and planned for accordingly in the schedule, since we are now planning a video production within a stage ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

on the schedule

on the schedule

This phrase is correct.

An event that is part of an established timetable is "on the schedule."

(If you are saying that things are happening without delays, then they are "on schedule"--omit "the.")

Some examples from our editors:

The doctor's speech is on the schedule of events for the conference.
I'm surprised that she presented today because her presentation wasn't on the schedule emailed to us.
I can't believe she put seventeen meetings on the schedule for next week!

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Sports On The Schedule for Saturday, Oct. 31 · Oct 31 2015 - 1:30am · 0 Comments ... Sports On The Schedule for Thursday, Oct. 22 · Oct 22 2015 - 1: 30am ...
Now, are you going to tell your babysitter what's on the schedule for today or not? I'm waiting for Jenn to confirm, and we'll schedule to take it out tomorrow ...
A list of times of departures and arrivals; a timetable: a bus schedule; a schedule of guided tours. 2. A plan for performing work or achieving an objective, ...
Let's get this on the schedule! Posted on October 22, 2015 by Cami Kaos. While we work behind the scenes updating this and finalizing that we want to keep you ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

on the agenda

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