in stages
idiom
: in a series of separate steps rather than all at one time
The changes will be made in stages.
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This list was narrowed down in stages—first to 50 nominees, then 25 semifinalists—before the final 15 candidates were chosen.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Enterprises in stages three and four, on the other hand, had financial performance well above industry average — exceeding 10 percentage points.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The coffee shop, Milk & Honey, 8511 Southeastern Ave., is to open in stages at the beginning of 2025.
Contact IndyStar reporter Noe Padilla at npadilla@indystar.com or follow him on X @1NoePadilla.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Sphere tickets, which begin at $145 all-in, will go on sale in stages.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Enterprises in stages three and four, on the other hand, had financial performance well above industry average — exceeding 10 percentage points.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The coffee shop, Milk & Honey, 8511 Southeastern Ave., is to open in stages at the beginning of 2025.
Contact IndyStar reporter Noe Padilla at npadilla@indystar.com or follow him on X @1NoePadilla.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Sphere tickets, which begin at $145 all-in, will go on sale in stages.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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“In stages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20stages. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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