alternated
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These changes provided a way to define the system's progression through time, even when the bright region alternated between expansion and contraction.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
With Kessler sidelined, the Lakers have alternated Kevon Looney and Sandro Mamukelashvili at center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Grieving relatives alternated between watching intently and closing their eyes, overwhelmed by the grim exercise.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Erika alternated between sobbing so much she couldn’t speak and sharing beloved memories about Charlie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
This is alternated with little smacking sounds, followed by a long period of tossing and turning and rearranging the pillows.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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