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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But on the opposite sideline on Saturday night, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin was left with more questions than answers as the honeymoon phase in Baton Rouge likely came to a screeching halt. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 The events, taken together, have fueled a new phase in the public debate about the overall use – and moral implications – of the death penalty. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026 Today, however, the twin-island republic is entering a new phase in which energy remains fundamental while investment, infrastructure development and diversification are becoming increasingly important. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 The city says phases in the project will be considered at a future date. — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 7 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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