in the next stage vs at the next stage

Both 'in the next stage' and 'at the next stage' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. In many cases, they can be used interchangeably, but it depends on the context. 'In the next stage' implies being within or during the following phase, while 'at the next stage' suggests a specific point or moment in the subsequent phase.

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in the next stage

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen or be considered during the following phase or step.

Examples:

In the next stage of the project, we will focus on implementation.
The plan is to introduce new features in the next stage of development.

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I would like to look beyond Copenhagen to see what is going to happen in the next stage.
I hope that this will be achieved as quickly as possible in the next stage of the regulatory process.
Even more needs to be done, and in the next stage, we need to think about further new initiatives.
In the next stage, the tender is examined on the basis of the financial compensation requested and the evaluation criteria specified in the tender dossier.
I strongly appeal to the Council, to consider both in the next stage of proceedings; this will certainly make it easier to arrive at a compromise.
Can the Commissioner tell us what stage we have reached and, if possible, which languages will be included in the next stage?
Calls on the Commission in the next stage of consultation to bring forward as a priority concrete proposals, within the framework of Directive 93/104/EC, for a long-term and sustainable response to the problems raised by the Simap and Jaeger judgments;
In the next stage, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are now to be included in the Schengen area, but I hear that there could be problems because some Member States may wish to enter reservations about the accession of Liechtenstein.
There was disappointment that we are not more fully engaged but a determination that we should be better engaged in the next stage of the process.
The prisoners were in the next stage of the game.
This is something which would need to be decided in the next stage of the process.
After an extensive process, I am delighted to announce that Jalal El-Amin and Tahet Technology has won the contract to share in the next stage of this exciting journey.
The European Union will continue to encourage all Iraqis to play a part in the next stage of the political process by voting on the draft constitution in the October referendum.
I would also like to join the other Members in offering Commissioner Schreyer our best wishes in the next stage of her life, while not forgetting that Commissioners leave but officials remain.
It in no way adversely affects the final characteristics of the product, since the period for which the cheese remains in brine is extremely short and dry curing occurs in the next stage of ripening.
I believe that we need to ensure that Objective 2 is not too all-embracing; we need to ensure that the Member States can manage Structural Funds that have been obtained in the first stage properly and coordinate them more effectively in the next stage.
'El Jalal-Amin and Tahet Technology have won the contract 'and share in the next stage of this exciting journey.'
Calls on the Commission in the next stage of consultation to bring forward as a priority concrete proposals, within the framework of Directive 93/104/EC, for a long-term and sustainable response to the problems raised by the Simap and Jaeger judgments;

Alternatives:

during the next stage
within the next stage
as part of the next stage
throughout the next stage
over the next stage

at the next stage

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific point or moment in the subsequent phase or step.