phase out
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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At the same time, the government will begin to phase out some longstanding student-loan repayment plans and launch a new one starting in July.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
Under the Ryder's Law bill, the city would not issue any more carriage licenses and phase out the rides over two years.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
But to meet its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the EU plans to gradually phase out free allocation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
EPA chief Lee Zeldin said the actions put the brake on a "rushed, frantic, reckless sprint" by previous administrations to phase out HFCs.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The Dutch Government has agreed to restart the aid flow, which will allow Suriname to access international development financing, but plans to phase out funds over the next five years.
From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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