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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This implies that little red dots are not a unique population of their own, but are simply a phase in the development of galaxies with supermassive black holes. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The act’s safety requirements phase in through 2028, giving developers and auditors appropriate time to prepare. Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 At this phase in the hype cycle, vendors need to be transparent and walk prospects and clients through risks that are increasingly well-known. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The rules were phased in over several years to encompass other asset classes. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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