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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]


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Malls are outperforming every other commercial-property type as more investors bet that enclosed shopping centers have more staying power than previously understood, the Journal’s Kate King writes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

I find every other form of meditation impossible.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

And they are pretty similar to every other day of the week too.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Since May, Meena and Minal have been speaking every other day.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

They get a new bone every other day or so.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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