as in discontinuance
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Recent Examples of phase out
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
According to what an agency spokesperson told The Associated Press (AP) earlier this month, a majority of these offices which will not have their leases renewed were used for in-person hearings, which are being phased out as the SSA focuses on virtual hearings.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The recent fires in Los Angeles County should serve as a political rallying cry to accelerate the phaseout of oil and gas.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Most quota systems were phased out by the World Trade Organization.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
According to what an agency spokesperson told The Associated Press (AP) earlier this month, a majority of these offices which will not have their leases renewed were used for in-person hearings, which are being phased out as the SSA focuses on virtual hearings.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
The credit was raised to $7,500, with a phaseout after a manufacturer sold 250,000 vehicles.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The recent fires in Los Angeles County should serve as a political rallying cry to accelerate the phaseout of oil and gas.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 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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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
Verb
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Fixed controller vibrations that were still present even when turned off in options.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The family had been climbing the economic ladder for years, saving enough to go on occasional vacations — once driving to Canada to visit relatives in Mr. Sancho-Persad’s father’s taxi, with the light turned off.—
Jonah Markowitz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Cuts to smoking prevention and cessation programs, for example, don’t square with the aim of decreasing rates of chronic disease.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Any deal that eases sanctions or normalizes Russia's global standing should come with an end to weapons transfers to Iran and Syria and a cessation of military cooperation that enhances Iran's nuclear and missile programs.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meta will point to an increase in traffic to Instagram and Facebook during TikTok's brief shutdown in the United States in January as evidence of competition, according to court records.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The shutdown announcement came hours after Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on federal authorities to revoke New York Helicopter Tours' operating permits.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The terminations come as President Donald Trump’s administration has increasingly cracked down on international students around the country and the state.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The controversial agreement between IRS and Homeland Security is among a number of moves roiling the tax collecting agency, which has begun laying off thousands of workers as the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, pushes mass terminations across the federal government.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For more modern iterations of the '20s look, look to V-shape waists and dipped hip details rather than harsh hip cutoffs and solid hues.—
Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
27 Mar. 2025
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Traditionally, March and April have multiple openings, as shows try to squeeze in before the cutoff for Tony nominations at the end of April.—
Barbara Schuler,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Onana allowed Thiago Almada’s 25th-minute free-kick to go straight in while Rayan Cherki’s equaliser deep into stoppage time at the end of the game came after the goalkeeper palmed Corentin Tolisso’s effort back into his path.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Josef Martínez, near the penalty spot, calmly waited an three defenders closed in, then tapped a pass to Cristian Espinoza for a first-touch finish that got San Jose (3-4-1) on the board in the fifth minute of stoppage time. LAFC (4-4-0) had lost back-to-back games and four of its last five.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even outside of that winter moratorium, utilities must give a 13-day notice before a shutoff — allowing bills to rack up for people who are unable to pay them.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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These shutoffs show there are no easy solutions – only hard choices.—
Jay L. Zagorsky,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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