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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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Here are the phases of the Moon for September.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

OpenAI and other companies have added layers of security to prevent safety incidents and are releasing models in phases following the incidents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

"We can improve in the defensive phases but today was an unfair result," said De Zerbi.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Zach Keeling, Sapporo USA CEO, said in a statement that Sapporo USA is winding down the Escondido brewery in phases because it has “not yet found a viable long-term solution” for the site.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

In general, if one compares a set of neighboring paths, the phases or positions in the cycle will differ greatly.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking