alternate

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The match format is loosely based on high school tennis with three doubles lines, one singles line and “friendlies” — ensuring that beginners, alternates and developing players all get playing time.

From Los Angeles Times

The school currently serves 1,100 boys and girls, operating in three shifts a day - with boys attending on alternating days from girls.

From BBC

Rodríguez's tone has been alternating between defiant and conciliatory since she was designated interim president by Venezuela's Supreme Court.

From BBC

When placed in an alternating magnetic field, it can produce localized heat that is strong enough to damage or destroy cancer cells.

From Science Daily

She is currently the third alternate and, without sufficient withdrawals, will need to win through qualifying at Melbourne Park.

From BBC