in stages

Example Sentences

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"Instead, this suggests the stone was likely moved in stages, potentially combining overland hauling with river or coastal transport where possible."

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

A reduced lockup period for SpaceX’s earlier investors, meanwhile, allows them to exit, in stages, as early as the end of the second quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Screen Sanity recommends introducing technology to kids in stages: first, a screen-free landline, then a smartwatch, followed by a stripped-down smartphone with restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

What starts as a parasite quickly turns into something far more lethal, emerging in stages the crew can’t anticipate — including one of the most famous and shocking scenes in movie history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

She would have to do the operation in stages.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer