mention in vs mention at

Both 'mention in' and 'mention at' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Mention in' is used when referring to a specific location or context where something is mentioned, while 'mention at' is used when referring to a specific point in a conversation or discussion.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"mention in"

Use 'mention in' when referring to a specific location or context where something is mentioned. For example, 'She mentioned in her report that the project was successful.'

Examples:

He was mentioned in the newspaper article.
The book mentions in passing the importance of the topic.
She mentioned in her speech that changes were coming.
The teacher mentioned in class that there would be a test next week.
The article mentions in detail the history of the building.

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There is another thing I want to mention in this context.
I'm having a pain in a part of my body which is... ...rather difficult to mention in this environment.
Because of time constraints, I shall discuss just one point at this juncture, which - regrettably - is given hardly a mention in this report.
It is superfluous to mention in a recital that the obligations set out by a Regulation should be met in order to reach the desired legal effect.
Migrants deserve specific mention in this context;
And a mention in the local paper about his bowling team.
There was no mention in the file about a boyfriend.
Got a mention in my murder for George Duggan.
No, just the mention in that phone call.
...over last month's positive mention in all four quadrants.
And that will be your last mention in the acting world.
I won't mention in my report that you stole it.
The third point is the need to stress the education and training opportunities which you mention in your report, Mr Markov.
No mention in the murder file of frances ever being arrested.
You courageously... dare to mention in your book - Women should have...
I'll mention in my report that you cooperated.
A simple mention in the acknowledgements will more than suffice.
Someone who might have a special mention in Madam Lyon's second register.
There is an interesting mention in the document of the initiative by the ACP Council of Ministers to hold a summit meeting.
There has been mention in the debate of global partnership - I agree with that.

Alternatives:

refer to in
cite in
note in
state in
comment on in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"mention at"

Use 'mention at' when referring to a specific point in a conversation or discussion where something is mentioned. For example, 'He mentioned at the meeting that the project was behind schedule.'

Examples:

She mentioned at the beginning of the presentation that there would be a quiz.
He mentioned at the interview that he had previous experience in the field.
The speaker mentioned at the conference that new policies would be implemented.
They mentioned at the party that they were planning a trip.
The professor mentioned at the lecture that there would be a guest speaker.

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Your communication last week contained absolutely no mention at all of this issue.
He also received an honorable mention at the state finals for ventriloquism.
Only three speakers made any specific mention at all of these terrorist groups during the two-hour plenary debate in Strasbourg on 10 April.
I got honourable mention at that festival in... in...
Didn't I get honorable mention at - ?
It seems strange to me that the report makes no mention at all of this responsibility of the Council.
In the official police report filed the next day there was no mention at all of the incident.
For example, the Commission's paper makes no mention at all of the word 'speculation'.
Paragraph 37, concerning Gibraltar, makes no mention at all of the people of Gibraltar and of their expressed political will.
Men usually don't mention at all that they're married.
He got honorable mention at the Winnipeg Film Festival last year.
All of which I will be sure to mention at her trial.
I would like to mention at least two more areas.
The Parliament's Rules of Procedure make no mention at all of the written questions, let alone their purpose, focus or volume.
I should like to mention at this juncture that the Bradbourn proposal for an amendment was resoundingly rejected - more than two-thirds voted against - and...
But I should mention at the same time that this is a Council regulation.
Mr President, in conclusion I would like to mention at least four fundamental points in the interinstitutional agreement which we would like to enter into with you.
Mr President, I wish to apologise to Mrs in 't Veld for failing to mention at the outset that I was impressed by her report.
But I am happy to respond to your call for transparency and mention at least one point that was discussed and where there is no particular need for confidentiality.
Well, there's no mention at all of the magic that you did in the war.

Alternatives:

bring up at
talk about at
refer to at
point out at
discuss at

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