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Recent Examples of phase out
Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
In May, Taiwan shut the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant — its last remaining nuclear plant — after the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) pledged in 2016 to phase out nuclear power by 2025 over concerns relating to nuclear fallout following the 2011 Fukushima accident in Japan.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The authors recommend a global cap on plastic production, as well as phaseouts of toxic chemical additives.
—Joseph Winters, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
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Verb
However, the Environmental Protection Agency has been working to phase out products like Forane 134a to instead use items with reduced global warming potentials.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
In May, Taiwan shut the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant — its last remaining nuclear plant — after the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) pledged in 2016 to phase out nuclear power by 2025 over concerns relating to nuclear fallout following the 2011 Fukushima accident in Japan.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
Middle-income taxpayers stand to benefit the most from the policy, according to tax experts, since low earners may already be exempt from federal taxes on benefits and higher earners will be above the phaseout thresholds.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The authors recommend a global cap on plastic production, as well as phaseouts of toxic chemical additives.
—Joseph Winters, Wired News, 16 Aug. 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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Their demands were modest, ranging from higher pay and insurance to the discontinuance of company stores.—
Jack Werner / Made by History,
TIME,
18 June 2024
Verb
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In sleep mode, the display turns off, so the lights won’t disturb your slumber.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead, turn off your phone and have an honest conversation with your family or friends.—
Dryden Pence,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Competitively, the discontinuation probably worked for Kansas, which won no more than three games in any season between 2010 and 2022.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Still, challenges remain, which include relatively high discontinuation rates that appear to be the result of adverse side effects, as well as questions pertaining to pricing and insurance coverage once the product is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or that cessation triggers withdrawal symptoms—including pain, fever, and diarrhea—similar to those faced by opioid abusers.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Senate bill is opposed by multiple smoking cessation groups, who argued that the Senate version lacked teeth to curb youth vaping.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many are signaling a willingness to dig in during this round of funding negotiations after many, including Schumer, got blowback from the Democratic base for delivering the votes to offset a March shutdown without securing any substantial GOP concessions.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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And, if Congress doesn't finalize a funding bill by the end of the month, NASA will face a government shutdown that will see most employees furloughed and programs halted.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That communal void is felt by Craig Waterman (Robinson) following the termination of his brief friendship with Austin (Paul Rudd), the cool new neighbor who, in the first act, magically injects Craig’s life with a male friend group, outdoor adventures, jam sessions, and evening hangs.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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The termination notice was sent on June 26 and Jones signed with the Clippers 13 days later.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Democratic divide over Israel has persisted since the earliest days of the war in Gaza, with the Left pressing for a ceasefire or cutoff in military assistance.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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There’s got to be a cutoff point at some point.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Salah’s dramatic penalty in stoppage time means that the defending champions have now scored a late winner in all four of their Premier League games this season.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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