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phases

  • plural
    of phase.
    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.
  • plural
    of phasis.
    phasis
    noun
    a manner, stage, or aspect of being; phase.
  • present tense form
    of phase (3rd person singular).
    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.

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The particle had two possible paths around the loop, but the magnetic flux changed their relative quantum phases.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

Earlier this year, the EU inked a landmark agreement with India and has progressing trade agreement negotiations in various phases with Malaysia and Thailand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

The HPV self-testing scheme is being introduced in phases across England, initially targeting women aged 30 to 65 who have not attended cervical screening after previous invitations.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

This project accounts for 90% of SB Energy’s data-center-contract capacity and is expected to start in phases from 2028 to 2032.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

I quote what I said when I was just starting out, and then later on in other places, as I can best remember the general pattern that I used, in successive phases, in those days.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey