alternately

Example Sentences

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Our star’s lopsided locale within Earth’s orbital ellipse means that over the course of a year, our planet’s motion brings it alternately a bit closer to the sun and then farther away again.

From Scientific American

And that view, as set out in a series of nine galleries, is alternately grand and granular.

From New York Times

In bespoke double-breasted suits, with an all-seasons tan, beaming widely at most any crowd, Mr. Berlusconi quickly became famous by alternately charming and offending wide varieties of audiences.

From New York Times

Ms Gonoi said the three men forcibly spread her legs open and alternately and repeatedly pressed their crotches against her.

From BBC

When Mitchell wasn’t fronting a tune, the Joni Jammers took turns leading songs, alternately singing Mitchell’s songs with and for the revered music icon — an intimidating proposition, as Carlile noted.

From Seattle Times