in stages
idiom
: in a series of separate steps rather than all at one time
The changes will be made in stages.
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In South Holland, the bridge on 170th Street over Thorn Creek is being replaced, also in stages, and both bridge projects are scheduled to be finished by fall 2026, according to the county.
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Balance speed with stability: When possible, layer transitions in stages, allowing for feedback loops and course corrections.
—John Spencer Taylor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The competition is a national show presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and is judged in stages by a panel of creative professionals.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
In South Holland, the bridge on 170th Street over Thorn Creek is being replaced, also in stages, and both bridge projects are scheduled to be finished by fall 2026, according to the county.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Balance speed with stability: When possible, layer transitions in stages, allowing for feedback loops and course corrections.
—John Spencer Taylor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in stages
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“In stages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20stages. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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