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
The plate tears apart in stages, with different sections breaking off over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 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 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
She would have to do the operation in stages.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
