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.
had phased
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past perfectof phase.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He said that China had phased out new energy subsidies in 2022.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
A new warden had phased out most of the educational programs at the Arizona State Prison, the prison newspaper reported, because he “didn’t understand them,” as one man put it.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2023
Hunting groups and companies that process boar meat quickly filed a complaint against the state, pointing out that Australia had phased out use of warfarin because it was such a cruel killer.
From Salon ● May 23, 2021
After the initial story broke in December, Facebook said it had phased out most of the partnerships.
From Fox News ● Mar. 14, 2019
Perhaps the biggest difference he demonstrated was his use of the curveball, a pitch he had phased out of his repertoire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2017
