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.

Examples of phase in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fugate said Florida has been forward looking, noting the state’s Citizens Property Insurance is phasing in a flood-insurance requirement for policyholders, a lesson learned after Hurricane Ian caused massive flooding. —

Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2024 Fugate said Florida has been forward looking, noting the state’s Citizens Property Insurance is phasing in a flood-insurance requirement for policyholders, a lesson learned after Ian caused massive flooding. —

Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024 Required yearly reporting will phase in starting in 2026, with digital currency brokers required to cover gross proceeds from sales in 2025 via Form 1099-DA. —

Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 July 2024 The United States’ three remaining group-stage games feel like formalities before the knockout phase in larger Paris La Défense Arena, a place that already holds special meaning for the Americans. —

Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for phase in

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