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Phrasal Verb - Phasing Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To gradually reduce or discontinue the use or production of something, especially due to economic, environmental, or technological reasons. This can involve phasing out a product or service, a system or process, or a policy.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company plans to phase out its old factory and build a new one in a more industrial area.
2The government has announced plans to phase out single-use plastics by 2025.
3The tech company is phasing out its low-energy fax machines in favor of email and messaging apps.
4The environmental group is calling on the city to phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2030.
5The manufacturer is phasing out its slow-selling smartphone model to focus on newer products.
6The hospital is phasing out its print medical records in favor of digital files.
7The airline is phasing out its old planes and planes and replacing them with more fuel-efficient models.
8The university is phasing out its campus-based printing services, encouraging students to use digital documents.
9The company is phasing out its traditional HR department and shifting to a more streamlined digital process.
10The cruise line is phasing out its polluting ships and switching to more eco-friendly electric vessels.

Phrasal Verb - Eke Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

to manage to achieve something, especially with great difficulty or effort, by finding ways to save money, time, or energy, often by reducing expenses or making minor adjustments.

Examples​

No.Example
1She had to eke out a living from her part-time job and social security.
2The family had to eke out what little they had for Christmas.
3They struggled to eke out a living in the city with its high cost of living.
4He had to eke out an income from freelancing work.
5The couple tried to eke out a romantic evening despite the noisy neighbors.
6The non-profit organization had to eke out donations from generous donors.
7The space station had to eke out fuel to avoid running out of resources.
8The winner had to eke out a narrow victory in the election.
9The restaurant had to eke out a profit by cutting costs and increasing efficiency.
10The government had to eke out funds to repair the damage from the hurricane.