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.

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Example Sentences

Its employees, in turn, get coaching from veteran colleagues and exposure to various jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal

This in turn has facilitated scientific misconduct by a smaller number of scientists untrue to their calling.

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That’s crucial because, until then, it was extremely difficult and cumbersome to make this trade, which in turn kept a lid on the number of investors actually following the strategy.

From MarketWatch

This in turn could weigh on lenders’ credit growth and contribute to higher rates of arrears, Macquarie says.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That raises the risk of a prolonged standoff, which in turn keeps upside risks for oil prices and safe-haven flows firmly in play.”

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