take turns
Example Sentences
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And in life, they let each other take turns at the wheel, planning events and dates with a notable regard for the other person.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
It features an area called Scotland's Larder in which different regions take turns to highlight and sell food which originates from that area.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The military has even introduced a new type of guard duty, where soldiers assigned as sky watchers take turns spotting incoming drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Someone has brought a megaphone; residents take turns leading chants.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2026
So as soon as we saw the stuff getting displayed in the billiards room, we decided to take turns keeping look-out.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
