commenced on vs commenced in

Both 'commenced on' and 'commenced in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Commenced on' is used when referring to a specific date or day when something started, while 'commenced in' is used when talking about a broader time frame or period.

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commenced on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific date or day when something started.

Use 'commenced on' when specifying a particular date or day when an event or action began. It is commonly used in formal or official contexts.

Examples:

The project commenced on January 1st.
The concert commenced on Friday evening.
The construction work commenced on the 15th of the month.

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These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2007, which commenced on 16 October 2006.
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2008, which commenced on 16 October 2007.
Part I of the Decision referred to in the first paragraph is to continue to apply until 1 January 2016 with respect to the evaluation procedures of Member States which have already commenced on 26 November 2013.
Part II of the Decision referred to in the first paragraph is to continue to apply until 27 November 2014 with respect to the evaluation procedures of Member States which have already commenced on 26 November 2013.
the work provided for by the scheme commenced on... at the scheduled site;
(1) the work provided for by the scheme commenced on... at the scheduled site;
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2004, which commenced on 16 October 2003.
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2011, which commenced on 16 October 2010.
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2005, which commenced on 16 October 2004.
These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2015, which commenced on 16 October 2014 and to the information to be transmitted for the closure of the rural development programmes 2007-2013 (budget item 05040501).
The environmental project commenced on: ...
On February 22, 1919 filming commenced on the new version of Salome.
that the proceedings seeking compensation for damage were commenced on 8th January 2009;
whether work has commenced on the contract;
Despite repeated complaints and criticisms, work has commenced on the Costa Calma-Pecenescal motorway on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura.
In the meantime, the roll-out of the network commenced on 12 October 2006 [7].
the R&D&I activity commenced on:,
However, following further evidence that the air carrier was not satisfactorily addressing safety concerns a new suspension procedure was commenced on 7 October 2011.
The pre-distribution of euro banknotes to banks commenced on 19 November 2007, while that of coins started almost a month earlier on 22 October 2007.
While building work has already commenced on the bridge there is a court case underway in Denmark to establish how far the EU directive has been fulfilled.

Alternatives:

started on
began on
initiated on
kicked off on

commenced in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a broader time frame or period when something started.

Use 'commenced in' when talking about a general time frame or period during which an event or action began. It is suitable for informal or narrative contexts.