phase in
phrasal verb
phased in; phasing in; phases in
: to start to use or do (something) gradually over a period of time : to introduce (something) slowly
The country is phasing in new paper currency.
The law will phase tax cuts in over a period of two years.
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Russia released a group of women from a prison to join the fighting in Ukraine, potentially signaling a new phase in the Kremlin’s use of criminals in its war effort.
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 12 June 2024
After that, beginning at earnings of $2,501, the credit begins to phase in at just 15 cents on the dollar.
—Susan Tompor, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
The moon's phases in June include: New moon: June 6.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 June 2024
The 2021-22 budget used a study looking at the cost of providing services to institute a new rate structure for workers, to be phased in over five years, according to the LAO.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 12 June 2024
After that, beginning at earnings of $2,501, the credit begins to phase in at just 15 cents on the dollar.
—Susan Tompor, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
The moon's phases in June include: New moon: June 6.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 June 2024
The 2021-22 budget used a study looking at the cost of providing services to institute a new rate structure for workers, to be phased in over five years, according to the LAO.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
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“Phase in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phase%20in. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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