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every other

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


Example Sentences

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"In almost every other case we know of, TAA and TAG change in tandem," explained Dr. McGowan.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Mostly that pistachios have on and off years, producing significantly less every other year, and need sufficient cooling periods in the winter, which is becoming more challenging in California due to the warming climate.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

"This Friday night, just like every other, my family will gather for Shabbat - with the wonders of technology adding on screen those at college or travel," he adds.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The Lee administration asked Koreans to take shorter showers, limited public-sector workers to drive to work every other day and imposed fuel-price caps for the first time in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Or was Asase Yaa like every other mother whenever one of their kids asks them this question?

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer