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as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered
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Recent Examples of phase
Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The three new models define Kia’s latest phase of its electrification strategy.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
That bill, which passed out of the Mississippi House on January 17 and now awaits consideration in the Senate, cuts the state income tax rate from 4% to 3% this year and then phases the rate down another 0.3% every year for the next decade until the tax is zeroed out.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Against this background, talks were due to begin at the beginning of February on the second phase of the deal.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The three new models define Kia’s latest phase of its electrification strategy.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
The biggest question that remains is whether phase two of the agreement can be negotiated.
—Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
That bill, which passed out of the Mississippi House on January 17 and now awaits consideration in the Senate, cuts the state income tax rate from 4% to 3% this year and then phases the rate down another 0.3% every year for the next decade until the tax is zeroed out.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase
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The former Berlin parliament members think these precious aspects of German character have been swept away by leftist sentiments rejecting the past, as in America.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Mormon family shared nearly every aspect of their lives on 8 Passengers, from homeschooling and mealtime routines to embarrassing discussions about puberty and bra shopping.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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During the system’s seventh test mission on Jan. 16, SpaceX similarly lost communication with the vehicle’s upper stage after about 8 minutes.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Key aspects of investment laddering that need to be considered while drafting an investment policy are: • Maximum maturity for any investment: This typically ranges from two to three years for most companies in the growth stage.—
Sunayana Gutta,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The offer is reportedly conditioned on majority shareholder Ron Burkle, and his affiliated Yucaipa Companies, rolling over their equity interests in Soho House as part of the deal.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Had past experiences conditioned you to caretake others at the expense of your own needs?—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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The cuts follow a similar move on the unscripted side, with around 5% of Lionsgate Alternative Television laid off in November amid an ongoing contraction in the TV business that has hit independent suppliers particularly hard.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The borosilicate glass vessel features a small snail climbing up the side, and there’s a little glass twig too.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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The first set of grades, issued last April, drew criticism from Jewish campus groups, including chapters of Hillel and Chabad, who argued that the grades did not reflect a complex reality.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jisoo is the latest member of Blackpink to embark on an exciting solo chapter.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sinatra is on site at the control tower, livid that Carl rigged things so that everyone is locked out of the system.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Feb. 2025
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For decades, corporations, politicians, and industries have worked together to rig the system against the American people.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Democrats and progressives are uneasy about the concentration of investment power in the hands of a few fund management firms that vacuum the vast bulk of investment dollars into their index funds, notably BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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In Kingston, this fusion unfolds in real-time, from the hands of visionary chefs to the energy of bustling festivals and the creative enclaves of the city.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2025
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Then a 3-pointer over Celtics 7-1 center Luke Kornet — just inches from the Nets’ bench — confirmed what his teammates suspected.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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