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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
Spencer Kimball, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Many Senate Republicans have wanted to chop down the House’s deduction cap, threshold and phaseouts to increase savings, especially as none of the upper chamber’s GOP members are from high-tax blue states.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 27 June 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
The phaseout is more gradual than previous versions of the legislation, which had a hard deadline of December 31, 2027.
—Spencer Kimball, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Many Senate Republicans have wanted to chop down the House’s deduction cap, threshold and phaseouts to increase savings, especially as none of the upper chamber’s GOP members are from high-tax blue states.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 27 June 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 idea is to preserve the wide game compatibility of Windows—and the wide compatibility with multiple storefronts, including Microsoft's own, Valve's Steam, the Epic Games Store, and more—while turning off all of the extra Windows desktop stuff and saving system resources.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
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Those with gas dryers will need to also turn off the supply valve until the cleaning process is over.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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The delivery backlog was exacerbated by the cessation of air travel early in the pandemic and the multiple production stoppages driven by Boeing’s safety and quality issues.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Lifestyle changes: Depending on your symptoms, your treatment plan may include smoking cessation, supplemental vitamins, and/or a low-salt, low-protein diet.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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The upcoming shutdown of a nonprofit clinic that provides care for children with disabilities in Indianapolis has left families urgently searching for alternative services and put the clinic’s therapists at risk of losing their jobs.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 Aug. 2025
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However, these lawsuits have not concluded or resulted in the shutdown of the game.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The property sale led to an early termination of a kitchen services contract TouchPoint Services, also known as Compass Group, had at Alexian Village.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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But information shared by the sources indicates that 48 pages of correspondence related to Arredondo’s termination was not included.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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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
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In the first minute of stoppage time, Rennes substitute Ludovic Blas ran through to score, giving the Breton side a smash-and-grab 1-0 win.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Turner kept Son off the scoresheet at the death, halting his point-blank header before slapping hands with the South Korean striker in the second minute of second half stoppage time, but LAFC iced the match moments later as Son played Choinière in for an easy finish that made it 2-0.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
17 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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