every other

1. Every second one in a series, as in I'm supposed to take this pill every other day. [c. 1400]

Example Sentences

Like every other queer candidate who spoke to The Times, Pudlo, who has previously run for Congress, said her platform is about more than LGBTQ+ issues.

From Los Angeles Times

"The guidelines in the memo provided to credentialed resident media at the Pentagon reaffirms the standards that are already in line with every other military base in the country," said Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell in a statement.

From BBC

Her popularity outstrips every other player in the tournament.

From BBC

Every other document stated that the house would not be her primary residence, sources familiar with the case told ABC.

From Salon

The No. 1 quarterback in Southern California, Ohio State-bound Luke Fahey of Mission Viejo, accepted sharing time for two seasons, trading off every other series with his teammate.

From Los Angeles Times

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