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proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
a phased construction of the tunnel through the heart of the city
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Recent Examples of phased
Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Northwood, based in southern California, makes phased array antennas, mobile ground infrastructure that increases satellites’ connectivity to Earth.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
After several years of phased construction and testing, the project has entered its final pre-launch stage, with officials confirming that passenger services will begin rolling out later this year.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The phased approach emerging from policy discussions on the mainland follows this very logic.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The site for the multi-phased project was formerly Flint Elementary School, which was built in the early 1950s and remained in use until merging with Blue Jacket Elementary in 1996.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Functioning as a modular toolkit, each module can be applied independently or concurrently—allowing phased adoption aligned with operational goals and capital availability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
There will be a phased approach before fully autonomous rides are allowed in the city.
—Julie Hanson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Create phased repair plans for critical maintenance over 10 years.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Northwood, based in southern California, makes phased array antennas, mobile ground infrastructure that increases satellites’ connectivity to Earth.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
After several years of phased construction and testing, the project has entered its final pre-launch stage, with officials confirming that passenger services will begin rolling out later this year.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The phased approach emerging from policy discussions on the mainland follows this very logic.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The site for the multi-phased project was formerly Flint Elementary School, which was built in the early 1950s and remained in use until merging with Blue Jacket Elementary in 1996.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Functioning as a modular toolkit, each module can be applied independently or concurrently—allowing phased adoption aligned with operational goals and capital availability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
There will be a phased approach before fully autonomous rides are allowed in the city.
—Julie Hanson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
Construction is phased, with phase one starting this spring, and phase two starting sometime in 2027.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phased
Adjective
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Two of the people with MS, including Miller, have progressive MS, a form of the disease marked by gradual worsening of neurological function and disabilities over time.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Both Krishnamoorthi and Kelly argue Stratton’s approach could harm small businesses and entry-level jobs and say a gradual increase to $17 an hour is more politically achievable.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New Orleans played without Dejounte Murray (illness), and coach James Borrego adjusted to the starting point guard’s absence by playing Murphy and Herb Jones in the backcourt and giving second-year center Yves Missi his ninth start of the season.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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That’s up from $6,730 in 1990, or 38% of the EU average and now roughly equal to Japan’s $52,039, according to International Monetary Fund figures measured in today’s dollars and adjusted for Poland’s lower cost of living.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is because the patches are marketed as supplements, meaning they are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration or tested rigorously.—
Helena Kudiabor,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gambling is regulated at the state level, and since then a few others have approved Oscar betting — Michigan, Indiana, Arizona, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Kansas, Missouri and Puerto Rico.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Top to bottom, consider using native plants which, hereditarily, are adapted to our climates and will more easily root.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even the most minimalist looks were expertly tailored to fit like a glove.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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There was a lot of improv on Wishful Thinking, and Shane says director Graham Parkes tailored scenes to him as the shoot went on.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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For families The Marlton is best suited for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The people rightly sense the game is rigged to benefit a handful of wealthy families.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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These cases argue that the system is rigged to prevent competitors from actually competing—namely, by agreeing not to pay athletes their market rate.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My perspective has been shaped by being a global macro investor who has to bet on what the future will be like.—
Ray Dalio,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tectonic movement has shaped San Diego County into a rough collection of valleys, foothills, urban canyons and mesas.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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