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phase down

VERB

downsize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curtail cut back cut down diminish phase out reduce retrench scale down shrink trim

STRONG

cut decrease deduct

WEAK

roll back roll down scale back step down trim away tune down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase lengthen prolong

STRONG

add raise

Example Sentences

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The first formal debate about their future was at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021 and the only commitment made there was a promise to "phase down" the dirtiest one of the lot, coal.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

Jaber attempted to walk back his comments on Monday, telling reporters that "I have said over and over that the phase down and the phase out of fossil fuel is inevitable."

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2023

On Thursday Mr Al Jabar said the "phase down" of fossil fuels was "inevitable".

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2023

The head of Abu Dhabi's national oil company ADNOC, Sultan al Jaber, said the phase down of fossil fuels was inevitable: "But it cannot be irresponsible... It will also depend on strong demand signals."

From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2023

In its report the company stated its determination to "maximize the cash generated by TEL as its usage continues to phase down around the world."

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

phase down

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