Example Sentences

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Her accent alternates mid-sentence from city gal to snidely British, Ida loudly accusing a mob boss of murdering women.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The novel then alternates its focus among three characters who are connected in the aftermath.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

With the jury of 12 members and six alternates approved on Friday, arguments in the case are now scheduled to begin Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

A population in the United States might experience seasonal temperature swings, while another in Kenya alternates between long dry spells and heavy rainfall.

From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025

For the next sixty minutes, the Capitol feed alternates between the standard afternoon newscast, Finnick, and attempts to black it all out.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins