one's turn

But waiting one’s turn doesn’t hold the allure that it once did.

Many Americans say they support immigration so long as it’s done legally, by waiting for one’s turn in line, but are alarmed by the idea of people walking into the country through the southwestern desert and going wherever they want.

In a body built around waiting one’s turn — seniority still determines major committee assignments — many rank-and-file lawmakers viewed Ms. Ocasio-Cortez’s sit-in in the speaker’s suite and her willingness to challenge Ms. Pelosi over policy as disrespectful provocations.

Even without COVID-19 restrictions, Haddad says, many Muslims won’t have the chance to visit Mecca, whether because of age, expense — a trip can cost well above $3000 — or the sheer amount of time required for one’s turn to come.

When it was each one’s turn to be flogged, she was given a spotless white cotton robe and veil, turning her briefly into an icon, or a vessel.