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
Jarrett Renshaw, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
These remarks foreshadowed the difficulties in progressing on a fossil fuel phase out during the second consecutive COP in a major fossil fuel-producing state.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 26 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
Trump, a Republican, also plans to repeal some of his Democratic predecessor's key climate legislation and regulations, such as tax credits for electric vehicles and new clean power plant standards that aim to phase out coal and natural gas, the sources said.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
These remarks foreshadowed the difficulties in progressing on a fossil fuel phase out during the second consecutive COP in a major fossil fuel-producing state.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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