in 2021 vs on 2021

The correct phrase is 'in 2021.' 'In' is used to indicate a period of time, such as a year. 'On' is used for specific dates or days of the week.

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in 2021

Correct. 'In' is used to indicate a period of time, such as a year.

Use 'in 2021' when referring to the year as a whole or a period within that year.

Examples:

In 2021, I started a new job.
The pandemic had a significant impact in 2021.

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The newly acquired watchmaking brand will move to Le Locle in 2021.
The last loan granted to these 10 States will have been repaid in 2021.
Finally, the Council also indicated the path toward preparations and possible topics for the coming General Assembly in 2021.
While the next homologation of chassis will take place early in 2021, the 2018 performance was more than convincing, as proved by Adrien Renaudin winning the European Championship in KZ2.
Discussions have been started with the film industry in preparation for the next programme, which will begin in 2021.
Two-year test with 20 customers - series production starting in 2021 EDEKA is one of a group of 20 customers - all from various industries - that are now integrating the heavy-duty electric truck into their fleets.
A projected 620,000 units will be sold in 2021.
The 36th America's Cup will be held in Auckland, New Zealand in 2021.
When the facility reaches full capacity in 2021, the three LNG trains will produce a total of 16.5 M tonnes of liquefied gas a year.
IDC predicts that global spending on cognitive and AI systems is forecast to reach $57.6 billion in 2021.
The Cadillac EV's name and additional details will be revealed closer to launch that should be in 2021.
Among other things, it was discussed that a double downhill will take place in Val Gardena/Gröden in 2021.
He further proposes that a fourth special session of the UN General Assembly devoted to disarmament (SSOD-IV) be held in 2021.
For example, in 2021 the event will be hosted in Greece, Romania, and Serbia or Montenegro.
The greatest share of IP traffic in 2021 will come from smartphones, at 33 percent.
SOXS is expected to see first light in 2020 and to start operating in 2021.
Up until a year ago, your own Austrian planning envisaged that the Brenner base tunnel should be completed in 2021.
The new CGI animation TV series targets 5 - 10 year olds and comprises 52 x 11 minute episodes, set to launch globally in 2021.
The so-called Internet of Things will hit a major milestone in 2021, according to a new report on global mobile and fixed IP traffic growth.
Moreover, the on-demand online home services market is one of the most dynamic on the global level and will reach 435 billion dollars in 2021 (source Research Tech Navio on).

Alternatives:

in the year 2021
during 2021
throughout 2021
in the year of 2021
in 2021 itself

on 2021

Incorrect. 'On' is not used to refer to a year as a whole.

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