alternated

Example Sentences

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The economy has alternated between adding workers and shedding them for 11 months in a row.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

They passed air through larynges removed from deceased horses and then alternated the airflow between normal air and helium.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

It alternated the order of kicks but confused players and supporters.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Arsenal are eighth in the 18-team table with six points, having alternated wins and losses in their first four games.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Boris and Constantin alternated saying, “I’m bored!” and “Are we there yet?” until they forgot whose turn it was to say what and quit in frustration.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood