phase in
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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Transitioning out of theoretical phase The project represents an initial phase in a centralized plan to transition out of the theoretical testing phase of quantum mechanics and into practical engineering.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Construction is set to begin in the coming days at Dilworth Artisan Station, marking the next phase in a redevelopment plan that will introduce new food, beverage and entertainment offerings while preserving the site’s creative core.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The commissioners plan to develop a five-year plan to phase in state funding, along with enforceable standards like caseload limits and access to defense investigators.
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Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The newcomer starts its own cycle from scratch, working through each of those same phases in sequence.
—
Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Construction is set to begin in the coming days at Dilworth Artisan Station, marking the next phase in a redevelopment plan that will introduce new food, beverage and entertainment offerings while preserving the site’s creative core.
—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The commissioners plan to develop a five-year plan to phase in state funding, along with enforceable standards like caseload limits and access to defense investigators.
—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The newcomer starts its own cycle from scratch, working through each of those same phases in sequence.
—
Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 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 26 Jun. 2026.
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