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alternately

ADVERB
by turns
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The author and the composer-pianist would go on to spend nine years together, alternately traveling around Europe and rejuvenating themselves at Sand’s beloved Nohant.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Except for Iran, of course, which he alternately bombs, demonizes and flatters.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Sheriff Nanos has alternately denied and admitted to mistakes.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

To release the captured CO2, the researchers alternately spray the protein beads with a mild acid and a mild base for roughly 10 minutes at room temperature.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

I have moved out a bit farther into the shallows, floating alternately on my belly and back.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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