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Recent Examples of phase out
Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
Both those problems have played out against a deteriorating backdrop for Tesla: EV subsidies being phased out, an aging product lineup, and a robotaxi launch that, while well-reviewed, faces competition from Waymo and others with a head start.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Brad Plumer, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Savings from the phaseouts are expected to be reallocated toward English language education and assimilation programs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
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Verb
The amounts would phase out for married couples making over $150,000 a year.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
Both those problems have played out against a deteriorating backdrop for Tesla: EV subsidies being phased out, an aging product lineup, and a robotaxi launch that, while well-reviewed, faces competition from Waymo and others with a head start.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
But the phaseout is quicker than many clean-energy supporters had hoped for, and some analysts had warned that pulling support for wind and solar power could cause electricity prices to rise in the coming years.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Savings from the phaseouts are expected to be reallocated toward English language education and assimilation programs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 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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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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The second satellite is attached to the International Space Station and would be turned off.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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One option is to turn off water supply valves to individual appliances rather than the whole house.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But reports have suggested that China fears Russia losing the war or, at minimum, a cessation of hostilities would free up the U.S. and its allies to focus more heavily on China.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump has announced an immediate cessation to the negotiations last week after the digital tax, which was passed last year, was set to come into effect.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Jellyfish caused shutdowns at plants in Israel, Japan and Scotland, each in 2011.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The September 30 shutdown date gives remaining dial-up users just over one month now to find alternative Internet access—a challenge for those in areas where alternatives don't exist.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
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Any changes to the program, including termination, require congressional action, and no such proposals have been introduced at the time of this writing.—
Jill Jones,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The science center in La Crosse, which lost staff in February as part of the Trump administration's sweeping terminations of federal workers earlier this year, produces critical research on the upper Mississippi River and other places across the Midwest and the world.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thompson is 16th on the playoff grid with three races remaining in the regular season, four positions away from the cutoff line and 82 points back.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The cutoff time to buy a Powerball ticket is 10 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the third minute of second-half stoppage time, the Pride found a way back into the match thanks to a Louisville own goal.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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Hernandez most recently beat Brendan Allen in February following four straight stoppage victories, including two Performance of the Night bonuses.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If the bidet has a connection hose, check it for blockages by turning off the water shutoff valve and using a slim bottle brush or an old toothbrush to clear sediment and other buildup out of the hose.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Fayetteville reported neighboring cities were notified of the issue and courtesy calls were being made to customers who could be affected by the shutoff.—
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7 July 2025
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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