take turns
Example Sentences
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Speakers take turns addressing crowds while also belting out protest songs and poems.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
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
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
To use the old gym, they used to take turns in groups.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
At first we take turns having naps in the shadowy edge of the jungle, but by late afternoon everyone is awake and restless.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
