alternated

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The economy has alternated between adding jobs and losing jobs for 10 months in a row, and the on-and-off streak is likely to extend into March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

They passed air through larynges removed from deceased horses and then alternated the airflow between normal air and helium.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

It alternated the order of kicks but confused players and supporters.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Arsenal are eighth in the 18-team table with six points, having alternated wins and losses in their first four games.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Hoping to interrogate both George Theodorakis and James Shin Hoo, they alternated their dinner orders.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin