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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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Brandes said DeSantis’ proposal would place enormous responsibility on the Legislature to manage the phaseout of property taxes.
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Garrett Shanley Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Adam Burke,
NPR,
6 July 2026
Most existing borrowers can remain in their current repayment plans for now, although some plans will eventually be phased out over the next two years.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Noun
The measure revives a 2022 phaseout that was thrown out by a judge.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Brandes said DeSantis’ proposal would place enormous responsibility on the Legislature to manage the phaseout of property taxes.
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Garrett Shanley Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Verb
At the time, the US was trying to phase out fossil fuels, decrease carbon emissions, and invest in a renewable energy transition, which meant federal grants and resources were available for tribes.
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Adam Burke,
NPR,
6 July 2026
Most existing borrowers can remain in their current repayment plans for now, although some plans will eventually be phased out over the next two years.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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