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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As the moon reaches its first quarter phase in Virgo, you’re called to take a closer look at everything from your spending habits to your money-making abilities.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Karen Read’s defense is set to call its first witness on Friday, marking a new phase in her retrial in the killing of John O’Keefe, her off-duty Boston police officer boyfriend whose body was found buried in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, in January 2022.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The most recent development phase in the community includes 207 new rental units, with 40 affordable units, 75 CHA units and 92 market rate units.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
United started the competition’s new-format league phase with draws in their opening three matches against FC Twente, Porto and Fenerbahce, putting them 21st in the 36-team table and in danger of missing out on progression to the knockout phase in the new year.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Karen Read’s defense is set to call its first witness on Friday, marking a new phase in her retrial in the killing of John O’Keefe, her off-duty Boston police officer boyfriend whose body was found buried in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, in January 2022.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The most recent development phase in the community includes 207 new rental units, with 40 affordable units, 75 CHA units and 92 market rate units.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
United started the competition’s new-format league phase with draws in their opening three matches against FC Twente, Porto and Fenerbahce, putting them 21st in the 36-team table and in danger of missing out on progression to the knockout phase in the new year.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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