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alternately

ADVERB
by turns
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Flippases such as MurJ move molecules by alternately exposing them to each side of the membrane without forming a permanent opening.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

The way “asses.masses” shifted tones and tenor recalled a game such as “Kentucky Route Zero,” another serialized and alternately realistic and fanciful game with political overtones.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Those “you’s” are alternately or simultaneously specific and universal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Early on, the beats are spiky and distorted, and Rocky seems alternately irritated and angry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Dad is alternately shouting at the television and listening to Kate talk about Colorado.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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