I am working on this vs I am working in this

The correct phrase is 'I am working on this.' 'On' is the preposition commonly used to indicate the task or project someone is currently engaged in. 'In' is not typically used in this context.

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I am working on this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I am working on this' to indicate that you are currently engaged in a task or project.

Examples:

I am working on this report.
She is working on a new project.
He is working on improving his skills.
We are working on the presentation.
They are working on the problem.

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Actually, I am working on this concept about the unsung heros of New York.
I am working on this project.
I assume that there is a misunderstanding between the shadow rapporteur of that group and Mr Cocilovo. I am working on this point at present.
As rapporteur for the Committee on Legal Affairs, I am currently working on this, and I hope that constructive cooperation with the new Commission will bring substantial results in this area.
I am constantly working on this matter, and am in contact with both the President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister, who represents the Swedish Presidency.
As regards tomorrow's vote in the plenary, though, I am working on the assumption that this House will endorse this unequivocal vote in favour of Europe having its own satellite navigation system, one that will make us Europeans independent of others.
I am working on Kristina's campaign budget.
All right, I am working on somethingoutside of work.
I am working on the assumption that the decommissioning is actually to take place before 2005.
I am working on to make it look better.
Good. Right now I am working on the Brinkley-Chafin Construction section.
I am working on some other financial opportunities.
Beware, I am working on the lower back.
I am working on the file with your investigation.
But it doesn't matter because I am working on a plan to get my old job back.
Laurel, I am working on something on my end, but...
I am working on the John Gacy...
I am working on the new me.
Because I am working on a deal.
I am working on something that will explode like a bomb all over Europe.

Alternatives:

I am working on it
I am focusing on this
I am concentrating on this
I am dealing with this
I am handling this

I am working in this

This phrase is not correct in this context. 'In' is not used to indicate the task or project someone is working on.

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Auggie, I am working in a box, pushing papers.
Now I am working in New Zealand, Christchurch.
I am working in my final discussions with Member States to ensure that this is the case.
And I can't believe I am working in an office with hungry hungry hippos.
At present I am not in a position to do that, but I am working in close cooperation with my colleague, Commissioner Kallas, to see what can be done.
I am working on Kristina's campaign budget.
I am working ten-hour shifts just to cover the rent.
Although she does jump on my console when I am working.
You guys, I am working here.
I am working for the master at Versailles.
That is the greater good that I am working toward.
I am working within the scope of the Community's current jurisdiction.
All right, I am working on somethingoutside of work.
I am worKing with McKinney, counseling him.
I am working on the assumption that the decommissioning is actually to take place before 2005.
I am working at my brother's sports bar.
23 years experience, and now here I am working for you.
Here I am working closely with my colleague, Pascal Lamy.
For your information, I am working.
I am working on to make it look better.

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I am working on this vs I am working in this