as in to phase out
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Besides the call for deeper cuts, some Republican senators are leery of the House push to phase out tax credits for big energy projects in their states.—
Carl Hulse,
New York Times,
22 May 2025 -
In last-minute changes to the bill, Republicans sped up the timelines for phasing out key clean energy tax credits.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Trump’s threat to shut off federal funding could be significant for California, the world’s fourth-largest economy.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Williams allegedly shut off the water to a toilet to help clear the way for the inmates to escape, sources said.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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Rublev, who reacted similarly after Joao Fonseca dismantled him at the Australian Open in January, has sought to manage the self-flagellating anger that has marked his worst moments on court, but still feels further away from the top of the sport than ever.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Companies like Meta, Amazon and Walmart began dismantling diversity programs before Trump took office, and many more backed off after his inauguration.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Put aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20aside. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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