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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The latest version, Looney said, calls for phasing in the child tax credit at $150 per child for up to three children and then eventually increasing to $600 per child for up to three children.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The company’s next phase in India involves moving methodically into tier two cities, mirroring the suburban Japan playbook.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
But also phase in a tax for some top-tier teams.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The goal of this effort is to engage in focused dialogue, bring forward the needs and priorities of our community and explore collaborative solutions, such as phasing in the cost increases to Saratoga or evaluating alternative service delivery models.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The company’s next phase in India involves moving methodically into tier two cities, mirroring the suburban Japan playbook.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
But also phase in a tax for some top-tier teams.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The goal of this effort is to engage in focused dialogue, bring forward the needs and priorities of our community and explore collaborative solutions, such as phasing in the cost increases to Saratoga or evaluating alternative service delivery models.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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