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on my list vs in my list

Both 'on my list' and 'in my list' are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'On my list' is commonly used to refer to items or tasks included in a list. On the other hand, 'in my list' is less common and could be used in specific situations where 'in' is more appropriate.
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on my list

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to items or tasks that are included in a list.

Use 'on my list' when referring to items or tasks that are included in a list. It implies that the items are part of a list you have created or are maintaining.

Examples:

  • Buying groceries is on my list for today.
  • Finishing the report is on my list of priorities.
  • Meeting with the client is on my list of things to do.
  • In almost all contexts, it is customary and correct to say on the list (or on my list, on their list, etc.). Here are some representative example sentences.
  • Feb 23, 2024 ... Delete unwanted wi-fi networks on my list. Hello,. I have many wireless networks in my list, my own and many unwanted one, which I have no ...
  • 3 days ago ... David Jonsson is high on my list for most convincing android. Movies / TV Series.
  • Dec 25, 2021 ... Child's device not showing up on my list of devices. Recently purchased an Apple watch for my child. It's signed into the child's Apple ID ...
  • Jan 16, 2018 ... A Roku is showing up on my list of cast devices. I don't own a Roku, and there isn't one on my router's network map. Is someone stealing my internet?
  • Dec 2, 2019 ... unsecured networks show up on my list of networks. luther56. Follower. Mark as New; Bookmark; Subscribe; Subscribe to RSS Feed ...
  • kaspersky vpn Kaspersky Anti Virus and VPN both on my list of installed programs but VPN not active. LodeHere. By LodeHere. July 18, 2022 in Kaspersky VPN ...
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... Carol Burnett is on my list of "favorite stars." We got to chat today for her latest honor, one she's dreamed about for 80 years!
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... Where is everyone else that has signed up and should be on my list? Is there something else I need to do to be able to send to my full list? Is ...

Alternatives:

  • on my agenda
  • on my schedule
  • on my to-do list
  • on my radar
  • on my plate

in my list

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It could be used in specific situations where 'in' is more appropriate.

Use 'in my list' when referring to being physically inside a list or when 'in' is more appropriate than 'on'. This usage is less common compared to 'on my list'.

Examples:

  • The missing item is in my list of belongings.
  • There is an error in my list of contacts.
  • Aug 29, 2023 ... I have removed myself from the project team but it is still appearing in my list of projects in the left-hand panel. There has to be some ...
  • Jan 30, 2022 ... There are quite a few people that I don't have (nor want) any contact anymore but they are still showing in my list. Sure, I could just ...
  • Feb 8, 2022 ... ... go on a different board I am noticing that the task is not showing up in my list. How do I fix this? I have attached two screensho…
  • Titles in My List are listed in order and start with the ones most relevant ... Titles in My List won't appear if: They leave Netflix and are no longer ...
  • Apr 28, 2024 ... Python only outputs the final shape in my list ... with it. I've tried putting the steps in a list so it will output the previous steps as the ...
  • May 20, 2017 ... Unwanted "pages" show up in my list view ... Hi, a few weeks ago I decided to build my new blog with Hugo. I've read through the docs, ...
  • Dec 13, 2016 ... Word wont keep my indents in in my list. Hi lovely community i'm hoping you might be able to help my frustrated self. I am creating a ...
  • Feb 13, 2021 ... How can I extract every 3 points in my list ; s.aghasizadeh (S Aghasizadeh) February 13, 2021, 6:47pm ; diff-arch (diff-arch) February 13, 2021, 7 ...
  • Feb 23, 2024 ... Hello,I have many wireless networks in my list, my own and many unwanted one, which I have no desire to connect to.
  • Apr 10, 2019 ... ... in my list of calendars. So I can not click or unclick the eye, because it's not there. I thought that maybe I deleted it, but all the ...

Alternatives:

  • in my collection
  • in my inventory
  • in my compilation
  • in my record
  • in my roster

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