in stages

Example Sentences

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A little under two hours after the launch, the satellites separated from the rocket and were released into low-Earth orbit in stages.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

One example is a multipaneled sketch that shows what happens when you drop a seed and watch it grow in stages, first when it sprouts and then when leaves come out.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The Iranian government said Friday it would restore communications in stages: first SMS messages, then domestic networks, and later international access, according to the semiofficial Fars News Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Like Lord Dobbs, Sir Jacob doesn't back a full decant, instead preferring the work to be done in stages.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 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