phase·out
ˈfāz-ˌau̇t 
: a gradual stopping (as in operations or production) : a closing down by phases
phased out; phasing out; phases out
: to discontinue the practice, production, or use of by phases
: to stop production or operation by phases
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, federal bans or more ubiquitous state laws that go beyond single-compound phaseouts are the only way to keep flame retardants out of takeout containers and other black plastic intended for use in things such as foodware and toys.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
In 2025, the AMT exemption amount for married couples filing jointly is $137,000 and begins to phase out at $1,252,700 (in 2024, the exemption amount for married couples filing jointly was $133,300 and began to phase out at $1,218,700).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The exemption phaseout threshold was $120,700 for single filers and $160,900 for married taxpayers filing jointly.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, federal bans or more ubiquitous state laws that go beyond single-compound phaseouts are the only way to keep flame retardants out of takeout containers and other black plastic intended for use in things such as foodware and toys.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
In addition, West Virginia is phasing out taxation on Social Security income, offers property tax homestead exemptions to eligible residents 65 or older, and has low effective property tax rates.
—Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
In 2025, the AMT exemption amount for married couples filing jointly is $137,000 and begins to phase out at $1,252,700 (in 2024, the exemption amount for married couples filing jointly was $133,300 and began to phase out at $1,218,700).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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