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phase out

VERB
slowly get rid of
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Discussions advanced to phase out the aid over several years, starting at the end of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Asked whether De la Espriella's administration would also pursue efforts to phase out fossil fuels despite the president's support for fracking, the minister said yes but added that "reality" must be taken into account.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Ford Motor’s shares slipped after it sold fewer vehicles in the quarter, citing the phase out of two of its models.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The EU still gets 12% of its gas imports from Russia but plans a complete phase out by January.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

The Dutch Government has agreed to restart the aid   flow, which will allow Suriname to access international development   financing, but plans to phase out funds over the next five years.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency


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