in the first stage vs on the first stage

Both 'in the first stage' and 'on the first stage' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the first stage' is used when referring to being within a particular phase or period, while 'on the first stage' is used when talking about a physical platform or level.

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in the first stage

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to being within a particular phase or period of a process or event.

Examples:

In the first stage of the project, we will gather all the necessary information.
She performed exceptionally well in the first stage of the competition.

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Drosophila N-cadherin functions in the first stage of the two-stage layer-selection process of R7 photoreceptor afferents ... Development. 2005 Mar;132(5):953-63.
Effects of LI4 acupressure on labor pain in the first stage of labor. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2012 Mar-Apr;57(2):133-8. doi: ...
Diffusion of alkali metal cations in the first stage graphite intercalation compounds (GIC) LiC6, NaC6, NaC8 and KC8 has been investigated with density ...
Oct 9, 2013 ... Authors' conclusions: There is clear and important evidence that walking and upright positions in the first stage of labour reduces the duration ...

Alternatives:

at the first stage
during the first stage
at the beginning of the first stage
at the onset of the first stage
at the start of the first stage

on the first stage

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when talking about a physical platform or level, such as a stage in a theater or a platform in a competition.

Examples:

The performers will be on the first stage for the opening act.
The finalists stood on the first stage awaiting the results.

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Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Jul;120(1):130-5. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e318259589c. The effects of obesity on the first stage of labor. Norman SM(1), Tuuli MG, Odibo ...
In order to make the Falcon 9 reusable and return to the launch site, extra propellant and landing gear must be carried on the first stage, requiring around a 30 ...
Aug 13, 2015 ... In addition, RD-253 engines used on the first stage had been upgraded and, from 1993, they were designated RD-275. Yet another upgrade of ...
Mar 30, 2015 ... Aside from providing pretty pictures for the media and public what purpose does the camera on the first stage of the Falcon 9 serve?

Alternatives:

on the initial stage
on the starting stage
on the primary stage
on the first platform
on the first level

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in the first stage vs on the first stage