phase out

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to discontinue or withdraw gradually

noun

1. the action or an instance of phasing out

   a phase-out of conventional forces

Example Sentences

In 2016, Republican lawmakers handed Newby a third victory when they began phasing out nonpartisan judicial elections, according to former justices, court staff and lawmakers.

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Solutions must involve not only phasing out fossil fuels, the scientists said, but also addressing the fact that people are using up resources faster than nature can replenish them.

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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.”

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At the time, he spoke nostalgically about the Iowa-class battleships that were phased out in the early 1990s.

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The European Union on Thursday approved new sanctions phasing out purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas and targeting more than 20 Chinese and other foreign firms involved in the Russian oil trade.

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Related Words

• cancel 
• eliminate 
• terminate 
• weed out