But the original context from which this metaphor comes, wine - making, includes such characteristics as only intermediate phases of a process whose aim is a stronger product. (religion-online.org)
Teens convicted of traffic violations during the permit or intermediate phases of the licensing process must begin their waiting period of 180 days all over again (from the date of the violation). (dmv.org)
The synthetic molecule blocks these proteins as they shift from their normal state into an abnormally folded form by targeting a toxic intermediate phase. (sciencedaily.com)