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take turns
Idioms and Phrases
Alternate, as in Since there is only one horse, Beth and Amanda are taking turns riding . This phrase uses turn in the sense of “one of a series of actions done in succession.” [Late 1300s] Also see in turn .Example Sentences
SPOKANE, Wash. — The giddy players took turns posing for photos with the regional championship trophy.
Kardos was part of a carpool group with other families that took turns making the commute.
"It wasn't any easy decision to make," Hyein said on stage, as each of them took turns to address their fans.
Only one shop has a fridge and a dozen kids crowd around a communal computer taking turns to choose a song to blare out, causing adults to wince as they go about their day.
Each parent takes turns incubating the eggs over a monthlong period, according to the beaches department.
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