phase·out
ˈfāz-ˌau̇t 
: a gradual stopping (as in operations or production) : a closing down by phases
phased out; phasing out; phases out
: to discontinue the practice, production, or use of by phases
: to stop production or operation by phases
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Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Serious corporate phaseout policy would move the sustainability conversation into the core machinery of the firm.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
ABC News, 18 June 2026
Under a nation-leading pollution prevention law known as Amara's Law, Minnesota is phasing out nonessential use of PFAS in products by 2032.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Noun
Brandes said DeSantis’ proposal would place enormous responsibility on the Legislature to manage the phaseout of property taxes.
—Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Serious corporate phaseout policy would move the sustainability conversation into the core machinery of the firm.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Verb
However, upcoming reforms will gradually phase out these subsidies, moving food and other goods to market pricing.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Under a nation-leading pollution prevention law known as Amara's Law, Minnesota is phasing out nonessential use of PFAS in products by 2032.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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