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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That same day, the moon will reach its first quarter phase in Libra, bringing relationship decisions into focus, especially where compromise and mutual effort are concerned.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The work is currently in the experimental phase in a lab environment.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
For post-July 4, 2025 QSBS, the federal exclusion is generally phased in at 50% after three years, 75% after four years, and 100% after five years, assuming the other requirements are satisfied.
—Jared Brenner, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But over the last several months, Mamdani has been looking to extend the timeline, claiming his administration wants to reduce class sizes in good faith after Adams didn’t make the necessary progress to phase in the caps on time.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The work is currently in the experimental phase in a lab environment.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
For post-July 4, 2025 QSBS, the federal exclusion is generally phased in at 50% after three years, 75% after four years, and 100% after five years, assuming the other requirements are satisfied.
—Jared Brenner, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But over the last several months, Mamdani has been looking to extend the timeline, claiming his administration wants to reduce class sizes in good faith after Adams didn’t make the necessary progress to phase in the caps on time.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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