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to place or do (different things) so that one follows the other in a repeated series
To make the appetizer, you should alternate layers of tomatoes and cheese. The poem alternates fear and hope.
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Recent Examples of alternating
Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2020
In Montgomery, churches could have alternating rows of pews roped off and pillows placed in the others, asking only family members to sit together.
—Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2020
To rein in these non-traditional energy sources, researchers typically rely on rectifiers, or devices designed to convert the alternating current of electromagnetic waves—which oscillate in every which direction—into a direct current.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
The novel presents the alternating viewpoints of Alice and Eleanor in first person, as well as several chapters following John Billington’s point of view (which is disconcertingly rendered in third person).
—Emily Gray Tedrowe, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2020
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District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges said early childhood students in full-day preschool will begin returning to their schools on an alternating-day basis beginning Thursday.
—Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2020
In Montgomery, churches could have alternating rows of pews roped off and pillows placed in the others, asking only family members to sit together.
—Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2020
To rein in these non-traditional energy sources, researchers typically rely on rectifiers, or devices designed to convert the alternating current of electromagnetic waves—which oscillate in every which direction—into a direct current.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
The novel presents the alternating viewpoints of Alice and Eleanor in first person, as well as several chapters following John Billington’s point of view (which is disconcertingly rendered in third person).
—Emily Gray Tedrowe, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2020
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The actress rose to fame from her lovable performances on not one but two Netflix period-piece TV shows: Derry Girls, set in ‘80s Northern Ireland, and Bridgerton, which takes place in an alternate version of Regency-era London.Christian Holub, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Missionary feels like an object plucked from the alternate universe where Snoop joined the Aftermath fold after the Master P deal.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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The dust is typically found deep beneath the ice, but a seasonal process brings some of it to the surface.Brett Tingley, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The flier also advises residents to get the seasonal flu vaccine, which can help prevent severe seasonal flu illness and lower the risk of getting both seasonal and bird flu infections at the same time if exposed.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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All the while, temple bells ring in the background, weaving together even the most disparate-seeming images into something rhythmic.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
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House music has always been a voice of liberation and unity, and the festival continues this legacy by showcasing world-class artists who infuse these sounds with Brazil’s rhythmic soul.Corein Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Also known as the cyclic ketogenic diet, this dietary pan involves switching between a keto diet and a higher-carb diet.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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This revelation constrains modern understanding of the Pleistocene sea level fluctuations during an epoch of lower carbon dioxide concentrations, the cyclic glaciation and deglaciation periods, ecosystem recovery, and the transition between warming and cooling periods.Carly Miller, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Inspired by the winners of the local Cincinnati Design Awards, these 10 spaces stand out for incorporating bold colors and materials to create a strong sense of identity.Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The potted plant experiment gave Wilde the idea that incorporating unused wool—which can hold up to 35% of its weight in H2O—into his compost pile might keep the product moist.Lindsey King, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Another theory involves notorious 1970s New York serial killer Robert Garrow, who was driving an orange Volkswagen that summer.Eric J. Greenberg, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mau Joins Netflix’s ‘You’ As Guest Star After Historic Emmy Nomination The serial killer show starring Penn Badgley as main character Joe Goldberg, was renewed for a fifth and final season in March 2023.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Even small, periodic increases in contributions can significantly enhance the compounding effect over time, leading to a larger retirement nest egg.True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Rutherford County Schools has also addressed the new legislation with a policy that says materials found in violation are to be removed and periodic reviews of library content should take place.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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