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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About the Charlotte Rail Trail Bridge project When the Blue Line was in its formative phase in the late 2000s, the plan was to create a bridge from Brooklyn Village to East Morehead Street.
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Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The primary driver of this rate decrease, which is expected to begin in fiscal year 2028-29, is CalPERS phasing in its investment gains from 2024 and 2025, said Nina Ramsey, an actuary supervisor.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Some towns chose to ease the revaluation pain by gradually phasing in the new, higher assessments over several years, say 25% annually over four years.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Week four of the punishment phase in the Tanner Horner capital murder case focused Monday on testimony from people who knew Horner before the killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, as the defense continued presenting evidence aimed at influencing jurors' sentencing decision.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The primary driver of this rate decrease, which is expected to begin in fiscal year 2028-29, is CalPERS phasing in its investment gains from 2024 and 2025, said Nina Ramsey, an actuary supervisor.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Some towns chose to ease the revaluation pain by gradually phasing in the new, higher assessments over several years, say 25% annually over four years.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Week four of the punishment phase in the Tanner Horner capital murder case focused Monday on testimony from people who knew Horner before the killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, as the defense continued presenting evidence aimed at influencing jurors' sentencing decision.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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