in stages
Example Sentences
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When the two teams went into their locker rooms at halftime, officials made sure they left the field in stages, to avoid a fight in the tunnel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
One alternative is always to buy slowly and in stages, minimizing the painful risk of buying right at the peak.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Merlin plans to reduce pilots in stages, from two to one and eventually none.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
The parks will be built and opened in stages, with construction expected to take several years, Macron's office said, without giving an opening date.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
They moved the animals up the mountain in stages, to let them get used to the climate.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
