In the first round vs On the first round

Both "in the first round" and "on the first round" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "In the first round" is commonly used when referring to a specific event or action that occurs within the first round. On the other hand, "on the first round" is more commonly used when describing a location or position within the first round.

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In the first round

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific event or action that occurs within the first round of a competition, game, or process.

Examples:

In the first round of the tournament, she scored the highest points.
The team performed exceptionally well in the first round of the competition.

Alternatives:

during the first round
at the beginning of the first round
at the start of the first round
within the first round

On the first round

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when describing a location or position within the first round of a competition, game, or process.

Examples:

The team is currently leading on the first round of the tournament.
He is positioned on the first round of the game board.

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Unexpectedly, Orsoni won the election on the first round.
The archbishop ends by proposing a reflection: "It would be helpful if politicians questioned themselves to understand how we have come to this unusual situation, where over 40% of French people voted for the extremes on the first round".
On the first round of cards, the actor third to the left to the person speaking does a spit-take.
All right, the top row all got the device on the first round.
According to official statistics, René Préval of the Lespwa coalition led the count for President with 48.8% of the vote, less than the 50% needed to be declared elected on the first round.
On the first round, people give about half of the money that they can.
You said it was okay on the first round.
James, you can be the spotter on the first round.
Beghelli is the champion 2017, thanks to Race 2 victory and the fourth position on the first round.
Okay, not so bad on the first round there.
For purposes of this rule, in blind games the posted BB is the opening bet on the first round.
The betting on the first round always starts with the player just to the left of the big blind.
They can make comments without being part of the formal approval process.Tip #4: Minimize the rounds.Provide complete feedback on the first round, forwarding all your comments, suggestions, and changes to the copywriter.
The most competitive European football championship, the English Premier League, gets its new season going and on the first round Arsenal will host Leicester at the Emirates Stadium in London.
A required bet that starts the action on the first round of a poker
Since we are aware that Romania and Slovenia have already been involved in discussions on the first round of NATO enlargement, as countries applying for NATO membership, NATO must not allow its enlargement process to come to a standstill.
Building on the first round of consultations with social partners, the progress of this agenda shall be discussed at the twelfth review;
The sizes of the bets depend on the structure of the game, of which Hold 'em has three possibilities: limit game pot-limit game no-limit game The betting on the first round always starts with the player just to the left of the big blind.
For purposes of this rule, in blind games the posted big blind is the opening bet on the first round Verbal and Physical Action out of Turn (inclusive of Undercall) - Verbal declarations in turn regarding wagers are binding.
If the small blind called on the first round, that player would be first to act, even though he was next-to-last on the first round of betting.

Alternatives:

at the first round
at the beginning of the first round
at the start of the first round
within the first round

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