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phase out

VERB
slowly get rid of
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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 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

Benesh says the date that most Big Food companies are planning to phase out certain dyes isn’t a coincidence.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

For married couples, the extra tax relief from the larger standard deduction would begin to phase out after $92,000 and would stop at $161,000.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

The Dutch Government has agreed to restart the aid   flow, which will allow Suriname to access international development   financing, but plans to phase out funds over the next five years.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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