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Recent Examples of phase out
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Over time, the company plans to phase out the Falcon 9, making Starship its workhorse rocket, company executives have said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Joseph Winters, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, the phaseout could end up helping the same Chinese manufacturers the White House wants to combat.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Verb
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe is asking her colleagues to support a proposal that could phase out the use of pepper spray in local juvenile detention facilities.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Over time, the company plans to phase out the Falcon 9, making Starship its workhorse rocket, company executives have said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The authors recommend a global cap on plastic production, as well as phaseouts of toxic chemical additives.
—Joseph Winters, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, the phaseout could end up helping the same Chinese manufacturers the White House wants to combat.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
Noun
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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
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Their demands were modest, ranging from higher pay and insurance to the discontinuance of company stores.—
Jack Werner / Made by History,
TIME,
18 June 2024
Verb
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McDonald’s is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who’ve been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast food meal.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Lighting Technology The type of light bulb in use dramatically affects whether turning off lights is necessary.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rate of side effects and treatment discontinuations in the study, called ATTAIN-2, appeared to be generally consistent with two recent phase three trials on Eli Lilly’s drug.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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This comes after the discontinuation of the Appstore on Windows last year.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Or that cessation triggers withdrawal symptoms—including pain, fever, and diarrhea—similar to those faced by opioid abusers.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Senate bill is opposed by multiple smoking cessation groups, who argued that the Senate version lacked teeth to curb youth vaping.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Senate Democrats are attempting to wield their leverage over Republicans, who will need their help in a few weeks to clear a 60-vote filibuster and avert the latest shutdown deadline.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sudden shutdown comes as another ominous sign of significant struggles in the entertainment eco-system, particularly in Hollywood where the economy has faced headwinds ranging from natural disasters to labor strikes.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, the agency said, the termination was required regardless of conditions because the TPS designation was against national interests.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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For the first time, a district court judge ruled in the agency’s favor in a separate lawsuit over grant termination.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says a faulty safety cutoff in the motor can short circuit, creating a risk of overheating and fire.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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What is the Powerball cutoff time to buy tickets?—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sporting’s best chance in stoppage time came when Joveljic dribbled through the Austin defense, but Stuver saved his shot.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 24-year-old midfielder delivered her second goal of the young season in stoppage time as Charlotte’s pro women’s soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw in their 2025 home opener Saturday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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