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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These help offer enhanced charge transport across boundary phases in thick and dense electrodes.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Worrell said any property tax increases for corporate owners of large apartment buildings would be phased in over three years.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Marking a bold new phase in its international expansion plans, Zeta Studios revealed that multiple projects and partnerships have already emerged from this event and will be announced shortly.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Construction began in 2005, and the museum entered a partial trial opening phase in 2024.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Worrell said any property tax increases for corporate owners of large apartment buildings would be phased in over three years.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Marking a bold new phase in its international expansion plans, Zeta Studios revealed that multiple projects and partnerships have already emerged from this event and will be announced shortly.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Construction began in 2005, and the museum entered a partial trial opening phase in 2024.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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