in stages
Example Sentences
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"Instead, this suggests the stone was likely moved in stages, potentially combining overland hauling with river or coastal transport where possible."
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
A little under two hours after the launch, the satellites separated from the rocket and were released into low-Earth orbit in stages.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The current state pension age is 66 but this will increase in stages over the next two years until it reaches 67.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
What starts as a parasite quickly turns into something far more lethal, emerging in stages the crew can’t anticipate — including one of the most famous and shocking scenes in movie history.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
She would have to do the operation in stages.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
