in stages

idiom

: in a series of separate steps rather than all at one time
The changes will be made in stages.

Examples of in stages in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The financial statements are just for the company which makes the movie and they are filed in stages. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 When Do Preorders Start? Photograph: Sony PlayStation Preorders for the new PlayStation 5—as well as the extremely limited-edition 30th-anniversary PS5 Pro models designed to be reminiscent of the original PlayStation—will begin in stages. Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024 Construction would proceed in stages, with full completion expected by 2029. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 30 July 2024 From a business standpoint, Z Grills will limit the offer daily by releasing it in stages, which helps manage costs and ensures the program is financially sustainable. Tim Clark, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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