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

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

Like Lord Dobbs, Sir Jacob doesn't back a full decant, instead preferring the work to be done in stages.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

One day word came that the authorities had decided not to demolish all of Alexandra at one go, but in stages.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane