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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Will & Harper follows Ferrell and comedy writer Harper Steele as the two embark on a roadtrip across America to better understand their new dynamic and explore this next phase in their friendship.
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
The Army will phase in the program over time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
In late September through mid-October, and again through most of November, Venus will show a striking crescent phase in telescopes and steady binoculars.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
This marks a new phase in the agency's effort to recover billions in accidental overpayments.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
The Army will phase in the program over time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
In late September through mid-October, and again through most of November, Venus will show a striking crescent phase in telescopes and steady binoculars.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
This marks a new phase in the agency's effort to recover billions in accidental overpayments.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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