__ out; get rid of gradually

I believe the answer is:

phase

(Other definitions for phase that I've seen before include "Shape (anag.)" , "Period within process" , "Carry out in stages" , "Passing stage" , "Period or stage in a process of change" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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