Example Sentences

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Rodríguez's tone has been alternating between defiant and conciliatory since she was designated interim president by Venezuela's Supreme Court.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Mission Viejo has been alternating quarterbacks every other series and making it work.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

She is furious with me, and has been alternating between crying and giving me the silent treatment.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2021

Payton has been alternating which quarterback takes first-team snaps in camp.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2021

Gale, who is too restless to sit at the table for more than a few hours, has been alternating between pacing and sharing my windowsill.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins