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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Still, this latest phase in the White House’s trade war heightens the threat of potentially more severe tariffs that’s been hanging over the global economy.
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Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The South Coast Air Quality Management District — responsible for regulating industrial plants and products that pollute the LA basin’s air — recently rejected rules phasing in zero-emission water heaters and furnaces.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Witt advanced to the second phase in the All-Star voting.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
Once the jury reaches a verdict, the trial will proceed to the sanity phase in the Woodland courtroom.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
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Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The South Coast Air Quality Management District — responsible for regulating industrial plants and products that pollute the LA basin’s air — recently rejected rules phasing in zero-emission water heaters and furnaces.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Witt advanced to the second phase in the All-Star voting.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
Once the jury reaches a verdict, the trial will proceed to the sanity phase in the Woodland courtroom.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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