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as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered
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Recent Examples of phase
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
During commissioning, the final phase of testing before an attraction can open, crews ensure all mechanical, electrical and control systems meet safety codes and manufacturer specifications.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
The company adds that any funding would be phased over time, and that the other party is not obligated to proceed.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Noun
During the sentencing phase, the victim, who was 13 at the time of the abuse, told jurors the abuse cost him his friendships, his sense of self and nearly his life, according to KGNS.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
During commissioning, the final phase of testing before an attraction can open, crews ensure all mechanical, electrical and control systems meet safety codes and manufacturer specifications.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Verb
The immediate concern from banks (and many consumer advocates) is that crypto exchanges like Coinbase would, in the grand tradition of Silicon Valley innovation, lure customers in with huge rewards and then phase those benefits out over time.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
The company adds that any funding would be phased over time, and that the other party is not obligated to proceed.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
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Aside from the draw of getting to play beach volleyball, Anderson said there was a comforting family aspect that came along with FSU.
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Pathak explained that the ability to compensate for injury is one of the most important aspects of generalized physical intelligence.
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What time will each band go on, and how many stages will there be?
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
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Experts recommend conditioning your lower body and core before adding weighted distance, especially for men who have not trained regularly.
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The autopsy also found that a gunshot wound entered Wiley on the right side of his chest and exited on the left side of his chest, Crump said.
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On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
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Throughout the night, sentimental videos from different chapters of Jackson's career played on the screens by the stage, along with messages from stars not in attendance like country singers Keith Urban, Zac Brown and Kenny Chesney as well as NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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And the best story at the 2026 World Cup will add another chapter as Algeria continues to train in Lawrence.
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All the activity around how the nation votes and runs its elections is a reflection of the Republican president's long fixation on his false claim that his 2020 election defeat was rigged.
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All the activity around how the nation votes and runs its elections is a reflection of the Republican president’s long fixation on his false claim that his 2020 election defeat was rigged.
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Twenty-four hours earlier, a boy, who was fishing with his father, was bitten on the hand at Nelson’s Fish Camp in Marion County, WESH reported.
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Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.
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In May, just weeks before the ruling, the athlete won the West Virginia Class AAA girls’ shot put state championship with a throw of 38 feet, 11¾ inches, beating the runner-up by just over two feet.
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One flight attendant was able to fit enough clothes for a seven-day trip in the Hanke 14-inch Underseat Carry-on, proving its status as a tiny-but-mighty travel bag made to last for years.
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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