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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.
  • Feb 7, 2016 ... "I had a problem with my phone in the past few days" would be correct in your sentence. We would use "on" only if you could specify the day.
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... In the past few days, I got to speak with leaders and community members in Salem, Falmouth, Hyannis, and Orleans. Fighting for Massachusetts ...
  • Feb 20, 2024 ... Hi all! I get my data with ODKBriefcase from command line on linux. In the past few days the ODKBriefcase java command line cannot fetch my ...
  • In the past few days, I got to speak with leaders and community members in Salem, Falmouth, Hyannis, and Orleans. Fighting for Massachusetts families is...
  • Mar 12, 2016 ... I like to use the word yesterday to apply to the previous day. I also like to use yesterday to refer to "in the past few days." I've been told by many people ...
  • Sep 7, 2023 ... ... in the past few days halr9000 · Member · September 4, 2023 at 11:46 am Copy link Add topic to favorites Long time user, Play podcasts most ...
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... ... in the past few days I've been getting completely dunked on, cant win a single gunfight, this is the first time I've had a negative KD in ...
  • May 21, 2023 ... PC has crashed multiple times in the past few days. I haven't noticed any patterns, with the crashes but the last two times I didn't even get ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... ... r/RobloxHelp - Has anyone else been getting these messages in the past few days. Page 1 (Current page) Page 2.
  • Oct 23, 2023 ... In the past few days I have been bombarded with messages from Israeli employees, friends and colleagues from all over the world sending ...

On the past few days

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

  • Feb 7, 2016 ... Hello everyone, Which preposition should I use in the following phrase: (in or on) the past few days. Thanks alot.
  • Sep 29, 2024 ... Lots going on the past few days. My cell service has been very spotty on the Southside but I have been out and about in every neighborhood.
  • Aug 20, 2024 ... Ash Waste Nomad I've been working on the past few days… Miniatures. r ...
  • Jul 1, 2024 ... A quick catch up on the past few days. It took us 48 hours, three separate carb cleanings, and some fresh gas from our new friend John aboard MV Salish Aire.
  • Reminiscing on the past few days I had off. Boy was it fantastic. Feeling well rested and ready to conquer the week, hope you are too. See you tomorrow...
  • Jul 3, 2023 ... 128K likes, 1991 comments - sarahs_day on July 3, 2023: "What's been going on the past few days… This first picture was taken 2 minutes ...
  • Sep 10, 2024 ... A project I've been working on the past few days // tearing out a 50 year old barbwire fence and carving a trail into a dense forest full of ...
  • Apr 4, 2014 ... 2 thoughts on “The Past Few Days”. Christy Frampton on April 8, 2014 | 6:44 pm. Enjoying all your latest pictures! Esp. the bluebird.. Reply.
  • Mar 19, 2024 ... Got ChatGPT, Update on the past few days. 9:29 PM. On Saturday I went surfing for the first time. It was with Eric and Tea. It was fun. What ...

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