Example Sentences

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“It would be good if more people could have phased retirements because older people have a lot to offer and have knowledge and experience. But it’s hard to get those part-time jobs.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

But the government wants all homes in the UK to have phased out gas-fired boilers by 2035.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2023

Some employers have phased retirement programs that allow people to cut back to part-time work while retaining a paycheck and benefits.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2023

Another bill that never got a floor vote would have phased out annual limits on the number of employment-based green cards awarded per country of origin, while doubling the per-country cap on family-based green cards.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2022

His taste buds seemed to have phased into the shadow world permanently.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan