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Recent Examples of phase out
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
The administration declared the company a US supply-chain risk as a result of the blowup and ordered US agencies to phase out the use of its products.
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Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Income phaseouts can reduce or eliminate new deductions for seniors, overtime, tips and car loan interest on 2025 federal tax returns.
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Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The proposal comes on top of ongoing efforts to phase out the Regents exam as a graduation requirement.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
The administration declared the company a US supply-chain risk as a result of the blowup and ordered US agencies to phase out the use of its products.
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Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
Low- and moderate-income workers would be eligible for a 1% automatic contribution and up to a 4% matching contribution from the federal government, with a phaseout at median income.
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Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Income phaseouts can reduce or eliminate new deductions for seniors, overtime, tips and car loan interest on 2025 federal tax returns.
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Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
Verb
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Residents were told to close all windows, doors and vents, turn off air conditioning and bring people and pets to an inside room.
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At a dinner at Tate Britain to mark his 70th birthday, it was announced that the smoke alarms would be turned off for ten minutes at the end, so that Hockney could have a cigarette with his coffee.
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.
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.
Noun
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Suddenly discontinuing these medications may trigger what is known as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome.
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These effects are generally reversible upon discontinuation, but the decision should always be made in consultation with a doctor.
Noun
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Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
Noun
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Horse carriage drivers end temporary pause TWU Local 100, the union representing carriage drivers, called for the temporary shutdown after the collision last Wednesday.
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During a government shutdown last year, courts blocked the administration from cutting off benefits.
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Nejat argues that his experience with Miller and his termination could have been prevented with the protection of a union.
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The national nonprofit Middle East Studies Association also called for the rescinding of her termination.
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There is no rule barring Social Security recipients from this type of relief, and there is no age cutoff anywhere in the bankruptcy code.
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This $8 summer top is lightweight, wrinkle-free, and goes with everything from maxi skirts to denim cutoffs.
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Another shot from outside the penalty box, from Christian Volpotto, required Gill to punch it away just prior to the first half’s stoppage time.
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Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal ended the Americans’ unbeaten start after early goals from Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter.
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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