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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Michael Kan, PCMAG, 30 May 2024
When the latest climate talks concluded in December, stronger language calling for a phaseout of fossil fuels had been dropped, the agreement was not legally binding, and financial support for countries to move toward more renewable energy had not been addressed.
—Judith Enck, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 6 June 2024
The cruise line’s third ship, the Pacific Explorer, will be phased out of the fleet in February 2025.
Carnival Corporation said current P&O Cruises Australia sailings will operate as normal and guests will be notified of any changes to future bookings.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
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Noun
The looming phaseout has caused many uBlock Origin users on Chrome to worry they’ll be forced to install a less effective ad blocker.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 30 May 2024
When the latest climate talks concluded in December, stronger language calling for a phaseout of fossil fuels had been dropped, the agreement was not legally binding, and financial support for countries to move toward more renewable energy had not been addressed.
—Judith Enck, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
Verb
Until consumers come around en masse, automakers will continue to face an uphill battle to phase out their ICE models.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 6 June 2024
The cruise line’s third ship, the Pacific Explorer, will be phased out of the fleet in February 2025.
Carnival Corporation said current P&O Cruises Australia sailings will operate as normal and guests will be notified of any changes to future bookings.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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