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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July usually marks the beginning of a quieter phase in recruiting until things heat up again before the signing period.
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Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
This booming rafting industry is the latest phase in a long history of commerce that predates statehood.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
This is the phase in which companies develop large language models such as Gemini.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The Sunshine State Letdown is one more phase in the choreographed anointing of Donalds as the Republican nominee for governor.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
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Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
This booming rafting industry is the latest phase in a long history of commerce that predates statehood.
—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
This is the phase in which companies develop large language models such as Gemini.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The Sunshine State Letdown is one more phase in the choreographed anointing of Donalds as the Republican nominee for governor.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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