phase
noun
any of the major appearances or aspects in which a thing of varying modes or conditions manifests itself to the eye or mind.
are phasing
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present progressiveof phase.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“In others, we are phasing out roles that are no longer aligned with our evolving priorities and the new structure designed to strengthen our focus on growth.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
“Keeping mink in the existing cages is not acceptable,” she said and added that several European countries have either banned or are phasing out mink farming.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
Transportation officials are phasing in the debut of the new lanes, which stretch from the Beltway interchange in Fairfax to Gainesville in Prince William County.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2022
The survey was published as a number of California cities are phasing out vaccination verification requirements for indoor restaurants and gyms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2022
While some nations like Germany and Japan are phasing out nuclear power, others, such as France, Britain and the United States, consider it an important part of their future energy mix.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2021
