phase in

verb

phased in; phasing in; phases in
: to start to use or do (something) gradually over a period of time : to introduce (something) slowly
The country is phasing in new paper currency.
The law will phase tax cuts in over a period of two years.

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The new limits are being phased in for older students as the year progresses. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The last phase in overshoot is cooling the planet by removing carbon dioxide from the air and storing it somewhere. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 That same day, the moon will reach its first quarter phase in Sagittarius, bringing an air of restlessness and expansion, encouraging us to stop overthinking and finally take a leap of faith. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The World Economic Forum describes a systems phase in which settlement, custody and payments shift from batch processes to always-on rails. — Nia Bowers, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for phase in

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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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