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Recent Examples of phase out
Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
The process in both towns started years ago when voters at town meetings approved plans to phase out the equipment.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
But whether the discussions can eventually translate into a concrete global phaseout plan remains to be seen.
—Kate Hua-Ke Chi, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
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Verb
South Korea still plans to phase out use of coal, but the recent moves could outlast the crisis, Kim said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
The process in both towns started years ago when voters at town meetings approved plans to phase out the equipment.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
The tax code changes allow a deduction of up to $10,000 for interest payments on some vehicles with a phaseout for taxpayers earning more than $100,000 a year or $200,000 a year for those married and filing jointly.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
But whether the discussions can eventually translate into a concrete global phaseout plan remains to be seen.
—Kate Hua-Ke Chi, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this new verdantly illuminated photo, the majority of the Orion spacecraft’s lights are turned off to avoid glare on the windows, allowing Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to look outside and enjoy the view.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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More Harder to parse is OpenAI’s rationale, given that transforming the channel from a buzzy central tech hub into the influence arm of one tech giant is likely to turn off at least some guests and viewers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jennie Burnet, director of GSU’s Institute for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, emailed students and faculty about the discontinuation on March 18.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rates of treatment discontinuation—most commonly from gastrointestinal symptoms—were higher, at 6 to 10 percent, depending on the dose, for those who received the pill, compared with a rate of 4 percent for those who received the placebo.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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The understandings with Iran upon the cessation of hostilities, assuming there are some, must include safe and predictable transport through the strait for the world’s commerce.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The deaths mark the second fatal incident in two days involving the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, a peacekeeping force established in 1978 and which later monitored cessation of hostilities between the two nations.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The office has also been buffeted by downsizing, a hiring freeze and a lengthy government shutdown.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Chimney Rock, North Carolina — Markwayne Mullin, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, promised Tuesday that DHS employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown can expect to receive paychecks by the end of the week.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Should regulatory concerns scuttle the deal altogether, PSKY will be on the hook to fork over a $7 billion termination fee to WBD.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The vote to fire Wehle was 4-3, and her termination is effective immediately, according to a news release from the city.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pair the relaxed top with everything from denim cutoffs to airy skirts for the perfect warm-weather look.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Styles include men’s carpenter jeans and shorts, a zip-up racing jacket, women’s star-print jeans and jacket and cutoff shorts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Then, in first-half stoppage time, Brazil pounced on the counterattack after a Croatia corner kick bounced to the feet of Matheus Cunha.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The strike is most certainly a factor in that data, given that the work stoppage continued into the start of the fall season and upended production schedules left and right.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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