at the phase vs in the phase

'At the phase' and 'in the phase' are both commonplace English phrases, but they wouldn't be used in the same contexts. 'At the phase' is used when referring to a specific point or stage within a process or project, while 'in the phase' is used to describe being within a particular stage or period of time.

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at the phase

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a specific point or stage within a process or project.

This phrase is used to indicate a particular point or stage within a process, project, or development.

Examples:

We are currently at the phase where we need to finalize the design.
At the phase of implementation, we encountered some unexpected challenges.

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Evaluation is currently at the phase of mid-term review, which is compulsory for structural-fund interventions.
The legal basis attached is currently at the draft phase.
Field monitoring reports are made and taken into account at the evaluation phase.
There are major problems, even at the experimental phase.
It should have been clear already at the conception phase of the plan in 1996 that a solution had to be found for the toxic raffinate.
Specific results indicators are defined at the identification phase and form the basis for monitoring and evaluations as described by the Court in paragraph 44.
Since carbon sequestration is at the research phase the Union does not envisage it playing a significant role in the achievement of the 2008-2012 Kyoto target.
It was vital, he said, for regions to be involved in EU programmes at the preparatory phase.
The deployment of military equipment and staff are most efficient and needed at the initial phase of a major disaster.
A single package forged through consensus was the optimum solution possible at the present phase of integration.
It is open to all participants and its remit is to discuss various options which will then be presented at the second phase of the Summit in Tunis.
This is the first time the European Parliament has been fully involved in concluding implementing legislation at the comitology phase.
Regarding joints, a recognised verification procedure shall exist to ensure at the production phase that no defect may decrease the intended mechanical characteristics of the structure.
Maximum gradients as steep as 12,5 mm/m are permitted for main tracks at the design phase.
Assessment of fixed obtuse crossings at the design phase is also required to verify that the requirements for unguided length in Section 4.2.6.3 are met.
A verification procedure shall exist to ensure at the production phase that no defects may decrease the mechanical characteristics of the axles.
Here we are looking at the third phase of a war started in Croatia by Mr Milosevic nearly eight years ago.
The message given at the discussion phase for the 2000 budget must then be taken seriously.
The melting temperature is defined as the temperature at which the phase transition from solid to liquid state occurs at atmospheric pressure and this temperature ideally corresponds to the freezing temperature.
Since we're at the awkward phase of our relationship, I think now is a good time to let you know that I need to use the washroom.

Alternatives:

at this stage
at this point
at this juncture
at this step
at this moment

in the phase

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe being within a particular stage or period of time.

This phrase is used to indicate being within a specific stage or period of time, often in the context of a process or project.