phase out
Example Sentences
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"It has similar properties as a toxic chemical called decaBDE that has been largely phased out globally, raising questions about its safety."
From Science Daily
When some employers prudently began phasing out the party and donating the money to charity, I felt some relief.
Imports soared after China stopped accepting plastic waste in 2018, though recently Vietnam has tightened regulations and announced plans to phase out imports too.
From Barron's
A spokesperson for the Department for Transport said the government remained "committed to phasing out all new non-zero emission car and van sales".
From BBC
But non-national brands are set to face hurdles, with tax breaks for imported electric vehicles nearing an end, fuel subsidies gradually being phased out, and new import duties kicking in, Oh notes.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
