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on the twenty vs in the twenty

Both phrases are incorrect. The preposition 'on' or 'in' should be followed by a specific day or date, not just 'the twenty'.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 739 views

on the twenty

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'on' should be followed by a specific day or date, not just 'the twenty'.

Instead of 'on the twenty', you should use 'on the twentieth of the month' or 'on the 20th'.
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Alternatives:

  • on the twentieth
  • on the 20th

in the twenty

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'in' should be followed by a specific month or year, not just 'the twenty'.

Instead of 'in the twenty', you should use 'in the twentieth century' or 'in the 2020s'.
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  • In Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Thomas Piketty analyzes a unique collection of data from twenty countries, ranging as far back as the eighteenth century, ...
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Alternatives:

  • in the twentieth
  • in the 2020s

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