in stages

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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

The plate tears apart in stages, with different sections breaking off over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Recovery is expected in stages over the coming weeks and months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 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

One day word came that the authorities had decided not to demolish all of Alexandra at one go, but in stages.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane