as in discontinuance
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Recent Examples of phase out
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The reimbursement would fall to 2.5% of the car’s value in a second year, and then be phased out altogether, according to the Journal.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Dependents could earn $1,400 in 2021, regardless of their age, but the same phaseout limits applied.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The sweeping transformation also includes phasing out outdated weapons and systems in favor of technologies that reflect the realities of modern warfare.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The reimbursement would fall to 2.5% of the car’s value in a second year, and then be phased out altogether, according to the Journal.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
That means parents can still claim $2,000 per qualifying child under age 17, enjoy partial refundability of up to $1,700 per qualifying child, with an income phaseout starting at $200,000 for single filers and $400,000 for joint filers.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Dependents could earn $1,400 in 2021, regardless of their age, but the same phaseout limits applied.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 18 Mar. 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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Should travelers turn off Face ID at border crossings?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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That treatment involves removing cells responsible for generating blood cells from a patient, then genetically editing them using CRISPR to turn on a gene that makes fetal hemoglobin, which is normally turned off in adults.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Some frontline positions may be in the middle of fierce clashes when this order comes through, and a cessation of this nature likely requires days of preparation and readiness.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to a report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, if China’s trade controls result in a cessation of such exports, the U.S. won’t be able to fill the gap — and this could threaten Washington’s military capabilities.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This week: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped out on the 2025 Met Gala for a very simple reason, Rihanna reveals her baby bump after the carpet shutdown, Zendaya and Anna Sawai wear almost identical looks and Hailey Bieber attends the event without Justin Bieber amid fan concern for the singer.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Nearly as many voiced the same opinion about the shutdown of the humanitarian parole program for Venezuelans, which had previously provided a legal pathway before being suspended.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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However, most accounting contracts include termination clauses that allow businesses to switch if their needs are not being met.—
Loran Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Under Reed’s contract, the district appears obligated to pay her about $32,000 or $800 a day from her February hiring date to June 30, the contract termination date.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In 2009, the Atlanta area experienced major flooding, and the culprit was a cutoff low situated to the west of Georgia.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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These are signals that, despite all the tough talk, the two nations’ economies are too intertwined to endure a sudden cutoff of trade without serious damage.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 May 2025
Noun
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For the next 77 minutes plus stoppage time, Sporting KC held its own defensively.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2025
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That stunning stoppage earned Sandhagen the No. 2 ranking in the division and a fight against former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Its implementation was interrupted by a complete statewide moratorium on water shutoffs during the COVID pandemic.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2025
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Florida is home to over 1.43 million veterans, and in 2019, over one-quarter reported living in households experiencing financial hardship, increasing their chances of experiencing a utility shutoff.—
Chelsea Rivera,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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