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on 2017 vs in 2017

Both 'on 2017' and 'in 2017' are not correct. The correct preposition to use with a year is 'in'.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 5719 views

on 2017

This is not a correct construction in English. The preposition 'on' is not used with years.

The correct preposition to use with a year is 'in'. For example, 'I graduated in 2017.'

Alternatives:

  • in 2017

in 2017

This is not a correct construction in English. The preposition 'in' is used with years.

The correct preposition to use with a year is 'in'. For example, 'I started my job in 2017.'

Alternatives:

  • in 2017

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