in a/the phase
Frequency: 8.323.0 per million words
Indicates being within a particular stage or period.
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Examples (10)
- The co-op is still in the start-up phase.
- In the earliest phase of mental disorder, relatives feel confused.
- The new software development is in a critical phase of testing.
- Many teenagers go through a rebellious phase.
- The research is currently in the data collection phase.
- She is in a phase of intense creative activity.
- This technology is still in an experimental phase.
- The company is in the planning phase for its expansion.
- After graduation, he entered a new phase of his life.
- The project experienced delays in the initial phase.