phase in
phrasal verb
phased in; phasing in; phases in
: to start to use or do (something) gradually over a period of time : to introduce (something) slowly
The country is phasing in new paper currency.
The law will phase tax cuts in over a period of two years.
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The deal calls for Israel and Hamas to negotiate a second phase in which Hamas would release the remaining hostages and the ceasefire would continue indefinitely.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The new Lincoln Park Raising Cane's opens Tuesday, marking the chicken finger restaurant's next phase in Chicago.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
With the release of his new Hulu comedy special, Messing with People, the comedian, 48, is moving on to a new phase in his career.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Phased Implementation: If the Act is passed, it should be phased in over some time so smaller companies will have time to adapt and comply with the most resource-intensive requirements.
—Luboslava Uram, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The new Lincoln Park Raising Cane's opens Tuesday, marking the chicken finger restaurant's next phase in Chicago.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
With the release of his new Hulu comedy special, Messing with People, the comedian, 48, is moving on to a new phase in his career.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Phased Implementation: If the Act is passed, it should be phased in over some time so smaller companies will have time to adapt and comply with the most resource-intensive requirements.
—Luboslava Uram, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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