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

Screen Sanity recommends introducing technology to kids in stages: first, a screen-free landline, then a smartwatch, followed by a stripped-down smartphone with restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

He draws them in stages from the outside in.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine