phase in
phrasal verb
phased in; phasing in; phases in
: to start to use or do (something) gradually over a period of time : to introduce (something) slowly
The country is phasing in new paper currency.
The law will phase tax cuts in over a period of two years.
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This marks a new phase in the agency's effort to recover billions in accidental overpayments.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Benfica, a club led by Jose Mourinho, pushed into the knockout phase in 24th place of the tournament.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The return of all remaining hostages, living or dead, had been a key part of the first phase in the ceasefire that paused the war.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The purchasing will be done in phases in order to stagger the maintenance and lifetime of the vehicles.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Benfica, a club led by Jose Mourinho, pushed into the knockout phase in 24th place of the tournament.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The return of all remaining hostages, living or dead, had been a key part of the first phase in the ceasefire that paused the war.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The purchasing will be done in phases in order to stagger the maintenance and lifetime of the vehicles.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for phase in
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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