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.
is phasing
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present progressiveof phase (3rd person singular).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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"While the world is phasing out coal, building a new power plant here means this region is being written off," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
The federal government is phasing out the use of PCE in dry cleaning, with a full phaseout by 2034.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
For its part Nestle says it is listening to concerns, and is phasing out added sugar in baby food - but that balancing the nutritional profile and composition of the product with taste takes time.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024
Glacier National Park, meanwhile, is phasing out the flights by the end of 2029.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
"The consumer is phasing out their shopping ... they are shopping on a cheque to cheque," Jane Hali & Associates senior analyst Jessica Ramirez said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 21, 2023
