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Recent Examples of phase out
Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
In June 2025, the European Commission proposed a regulation to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by the end of 2027, aiming to enhance energy security and stabilize prices.
—Kate Hua-Ke Chi, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Some beneficiaries may still receive paper checks after the phaseout date.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In recent years, lawmakers, environmentalists, consumer advocates and California’s former top insurance regulator have pressed insurers to divest from fossil fuel companies and phase out writing coverage for oil wells, coal mines and other extraction projects.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
In June 2025, the European Commission proposed a regulation to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by the end of 2027, aiming to enhance energy security and stabilize prices.
—Kate Hua-Ke Chi, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
The tax credits emerged as a key sticking point in the megabill and the Freedom Caucus, which Perry previously chaired, successfully pushed GOP leadership to alter the legislation after the first draft was unveiled to speed up the phaseout.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Some beneficiaries may still receive paper checks after the phaseout date.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
Noun
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In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Most parks have turned off their water fountains at this point in autumn.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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There's no legitimate reason to turn off protection, even temporarily.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The October court order rejects the Department of Education’s motion to dismiss the case and blocks the administration from implementing the discontinuation against nearly 50 grantees across the country while the lawsuit continues.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Though sales for plug-in vehicles soared to records for many automakers in the third quarter, that demand is expected to decline following the discontinuation.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The push underscores a rift within the Senate GOP conference about how best to navigate the shutdown and the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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This development, while carrying with it new risks for Sudan's future, may also bear opportunities for an eventual settlement, or at least a temporary cessation of hostilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Michelle exists on a level that is invulnerable to reproach, termination, or cancellation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Soon after, Kaplan received a brief termination letter that offered no chance to appeal.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In recent days, both Democrats and Republicans desperately tried to avoid the SNAP cutoff, introducing competing measures to insulate the program from the shutdown.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other states, both those run by Democrats and those run by Republicans, have taken action in anticipation of a cutoff of federal food aid.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Portland had been facing an exit until Gage Guerra headed in an equalizer in the eighth minute of stoppage time to force the shootout.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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And separate from any temporary SNAP stoppages due to the federal shutdown, the law cuts off access completely for refugees and other immigrant groups in the country lawfully.—
Renuka Rayasam,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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