In the past few days vs On the past few days

The correct phrase is 'in the past few days.' This is the appropriate way to refer to a recent time period. 'On the past few days' isn't a common or correct construction in English.

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In the past few days

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a recent time period.

Use 'in the past few days' to indicate a period of time that has just passed, typically within the last few days.

Examples:

I have been feeling unwell in the past few days.
She has made significant progress in the past few days.
In the past few days, I have received several job offers.
We have seen a lot of changes in the past few days.
In the past few days, the weather has been unpredictable.

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In the past few days the gold price sank repeatedly, although it stabilised again.
In the past few days since my in-laws brought me home, I have endured... more pain than I thought humanly possible.
In the past few days a security fence has been built and we welcome that.
In the past few days, a shipment arrived in Monza in Italy containing over a hundred monkeys from China, destined for a laboratory which carries out vivisection and scientific experiments.
A lot of us don't agree with the choices Chef has made in the past few days.
I've had them running around the city in the past few days.
In the past few days, the President of Romania has unfortunately stated once again that he does not support Székely territorial autonomy.
In the past few days, the German press has given its interpretation of events.
In the past few days, there have been numerous disrespectful fellow... who would use your name to gather unemployed samurai.
In the past few days, reports have been published in the international media claiming that plans have been drawn up for an attack on Iran.
In the past few days, I've been very, very close to him.
In the past few days, I have also received a number of complaints from certain Members concerning the decision to cancel the meetings planned for last Monday.
In the past few days an organization known as the Committee of Concerned Parents began distributing these notices throughout the community warning neighbors of what they call a quote,
Things have happened in the past few days that have made me uneasy.
I'd say our relationship has changed rather significantly in the past few days.
As far as Dom's demeanor is concerned, I noticed nothing unusual in the past few days.
I found out all that in the past few days.
I know that the United Kingdom Government has been discussing this matter intensively in the past few days.
Police continue to make headway today in their investigation into the brutal murder of Sandra Mullen, acting on new evidence that has come to light in the past few days.
In Greece in the past few days, after the outcry which arose, the leadership of the Socialist Party changed its mind on private higher education.

On the past few days

This phrase is not correct in English. 'On' is not the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

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