phase out

Example Sentences

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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

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

Baseball is going to inevitably phase out the plate umpire, one of the most soulful, theatrical characters in American sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

A newer tanker, the KC-46A, is planned to phase out the older models but the transition has not been as fast as expected.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 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