on a rotating basis

idiom

: by taking turns
The doctors take weekend call on a rotating basis.

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Stars of the Friday night shows hosted the block on a rotating basis. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025 Dispatchers would use that list just like the towing list, calling companies on a rotating basis to meet that need. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 Commissioners choose a new chair each year on a rotating basis. Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 Local churches on a rotating basis also would provide shelter to a couple of families at a time. Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on a rotating basis

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“On a rotating basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20rotating%20basis. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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