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 turning point came in a Champions League match against Benfica in the competition’s league phase in January.
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Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Singing together also gives the impression that YOASOBI as a unit has entered the next phase in their evolution.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The more dense zoning can also be phased in over the next three years, with even longer allowances for areas with relatively low resources — high-paying jobs, educational opportunities or community amenities.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Waymo’s expansion playbook involves comprehensively mapping new cities, and phasing in autonomous ride-hailing after testing the technology with drivers in the front seat and employees as passengers.
—Chris Kirkham, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Singing together also gives the impression that YOASOBI as a unit has entered the next phase in their evolution.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The more dense zoning can also be phased in over the next three years, with even longer allowances for areas with relatively low resources — high-paying jobs, educational opportunities or community amenities.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Waymo’s expansion playbook involves comprehensively mapping new cities, and phasing in autonomous ride-hailing after testing the technology with drivers in the front seat and employees as passengers.
—Chris Kirkham, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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 21 Oct. 2025.
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