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
Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 May 2024
Europe’s plan to phase out sales of combustion-engine cars also will require cheaper cars to boost mass-market adoption.
—Albertina Torsoli, Fortune Asia, 22 May 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
With environmentalists pushing oil giants to phase out fossil fuels, the company was keen to present itself as a climate friend, not foe—deeply concerned about global warming, but intent on producing oil for generations to come.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 May 2024
Europe’s plan to phase out sales of combustion-engine cars also will require cheaper cars to boost mass-market adoption.
—Albertina Torsoli, Fortune Asia, 22 May 2024
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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