phase·out
ˈfāz-ˌau̇t 
: a gradual stopping (as in operations or production) : a closing down by phases
phased out; phasing out; phases out
: to discontinue the practice, production, or use of by phases
: to stop production or operation by phases
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, federal bans or more ubiquitous state laws that go beyond single-compound phaseouts are the only way to keep flame retardants out of takeout containers and other black plastic intended for use in things such as foodware and toys.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
This step away from self-checkouts isn't the first time Hy-Vee has phased out cashier-less technology recently.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The exemption phaseout threshold was $120,700 for single filers and $160,900 for married taxpayers filing jointly.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, federal bans or more ubiquitous state laws that go beyond single-compound phaseouts are the only way to keep flame retardants out of takeout containers and other black plastic intended for use in things such as foodware and toys.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Pacific Island nations have long urged Australia to phase out fossil fuel production.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
This step away from self-checkouts isn't the first time Hy-Vee has phased out cashier-less technology recently.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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