in this generation vs this generation

Both 'in this generation' and 'this generation' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In this generation' is used to refer to something happening or existing within the current generation, while 'this generation' is used to simply talk about the current generation without specifying any action or existence.

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in this generation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to something happening or existing within the current generation.

Use 'in this generation' when you want to specify that something is happening or existing within the current generation. For example, 'In this generation, technology has advanced rapidly.'

Examples:

In this generation, young people are more focused on environmental issues.
In this generation, social media plays a significant role in communication.
In this generation, traditional values are being redefined.

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Facing my future back then, without expecting anything in this generation, I live on my life
Many people in this generation won't press the button,
Many people in this generation won't press the button, even if they have an alert call system, because they don't want to bother anybody, even though they've been paying 30 dollars a month.
I am an optimist and I hope the entire Western Balkans is going to accede to the EU in this generation.
But, if we follow this path, we can really guarantee that already in this generation we will have efficient, affordable, clean energy.
However, at the same time, you must be aware that hundreds of millions of people are currently holding their breath because they are worried about the euro, which is something that we did not expect to see in this generation.
In this generation we face a world of change not yet fully understood, in which we can either hasten or delay progress by the myriad of decisions that we take every day.
We all have fast fuses, you know, living in this generation.

Alternatives:

within this generation
among this generation
for this generation
during this generation
throughout this generation

this generation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the current generation without specifying any action or existence.

Use 'this generation' when you want to talk about the current generation in a general sense. For example, 'This generation is more tech-savvy than the previous one.'

Examples:

This generation values experiences over material possessions.
This generation is more diverse and inclusive.
This generation faces unique challenges.

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Clockwork is this generation's Manhattan Project.
"this generation's John-John and Carolyn." I...
See, that's the problem with this generation.
I'm just trying to survive this generation.
I have some trouble connecting with this generation.
He says that this generation is empty, and has no imagination.
The illiteracy rate in China among this generation is under one percent.
He also called for this generation of European politicians to show enthusiasm and vision and refrain from populism.
You will lead this generation As Hawkman once led ours.
I don't get this generation's need for constant communication.
And tragically, we, the adults of this generation...
You will lead this generation, a silver age of heroism.
I figured you haven't had time to discover all the wonders of this generation...
Miss Gandy, it's time this generation learn my side of the story.
I am sitting here with the most talented musical men of this generation.
Just 'cause I've experienced some hard times doesn't mean this generation can't teach us a thing or two.
You of this generation who only wish to believe what they can see.
I mean, this generation has a huge love of throwback themes, things that remind them of their childhood, so what we're doing here is...
And it is in the total of all those acts that the history of this generation will be written.
Many people in this generation won't press the button,

Alternatives:

the current generation
today's generation
the present generation
the new generation
the modern generation

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