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phase out

VERB
slowly get rid of
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The deal would effectively nationalize an industry Belgium had spent years trying to phase out.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

But to meet its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the EU plans to gradually phase out free allocation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A large conversion can push you into a higher state bracket or phase out retirement exclusions, senior credits or pension deductions.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

A self-described environmental champion, Fryday supports the state’s plan to phase out new gas-powered cars by 2035.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The one that could apparently phase out any electromagnetic frequency up to about a hundred thousand megacycles—including sixty-cycle power frequencies—was considered a particularly cute item.

From Anything You Can Do ... by Garrett, Randall




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