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in turn

Idioms  
  1. Also, in turns. In the proper order or in sequence; also, one at a time. For example, Each generation in turn must deal with the same budget problems, or Someone must be awake at all times, so let's sleep in turns. [Late 1500s] Also see out of turn; take turns.


Example Sentences

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The second is evidence of a positive feedback cycle in which these fractures increased ice acceleration, which in turn caused further damage.

From Science Daily

While prices have not yet increased in turn, this will likely be the result if the outbreak is not eradicated.

From BBC

UV radiation can injure DNA and generate oxidative stress in skin cells, which in turn triggers inflammation that causes the familiar redness, pain, and blistering of sunburn.

From Science Daily

That in turn has prompted many companies to turn to price cuts to entice shoppers.

From The Wall Street Journal

"But when we began studying the album, we were soon convinced that it made a different argument: that the people of Bombay made the movement that in turn made Gandhi globally famous."

From BBC