phase out
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Countries are investing in new power projects to meet energy security goals and phase out fossil fuels such as coal, which are blamed for emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Authorities ordered the firms to phase out cross-border businesses in China within two years, vowing to "completely eradicate" such illegal operations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Last April, the FDA announced that it would phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes by the end of 2026.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
It must pass a second vote before final adoption later this summer, and would make L.A. the largest city in the United States to phase out existing oil wells.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 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
