alternating
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The group's scale, however, wasn't necessarily part of the original plan, with the group alternating between eight and 11 musicians, depending on the production.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Korda, the daughter of former Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda, has a history of alternating between indomitability and total futility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
For efficiency reasons, data centers are transitioning to using more direct current, or DC, electric systems, as opposed to the alternating current that most of the broader electric grid uses.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Dolomite behaves differently because its structure is made of alternating layers of calcium and magnesium.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
The alternating pattern of light and dark suggests sunlight falling through the leaves in the woods.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing alternating
"Living Like Weasels" by Annie Dillard
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Shake It Up: Alter
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"The Hunger Games" Vocabulary from Chapter 7
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