phasedown
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of phasedown
First recorded in 1965–70; noun use of verb phrase phase down
Example Sentences
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Yraceburu told employees there will be a phasedown in shutting the grape nursery.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025
But the House of Mouse owns enough of the smaller sporting enterprise that it can use it as a testing ground for the greater Hulu phasedown.
From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025
Nevertheless, the UAE's incoming COP28 president said last week the phasedown of the fuels themselves was inevitable.
From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2023
On a short visit to the talks last week, Sultan Al Jaber said that the "phasedown of fossil fuels is inevitable".
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023
EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the phasedown is backed by a coalition of industry groups that see it as an opportunity to “supercharge” American leadership on domestic manufacturing and production of alternative refrigerants.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2021
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