alternate
verb (used without object)
to interchange repeatedly and regularly with one another in time or place; rotate (usually followed bywith ).
have been alternating
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present perfect progressiveof alternate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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While schools have been alternating between on-and-offline classes, the Education Ministry had planned a full return to classrooms starting next week to help reduce education gaps and align with the government’s virus strategies.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
The Hurricanes also have been alternating quarterbacks, but Richt stuck with Perry as senior Malik Rosier watched from the sideline.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2018
Mr Borschberg and his fellow pilot of the single-seat craft have been alternating flying duties, with each leg of the trip designed to be under 24 hours in length.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2013
Mike Mitchell and Tyvon Branch have been alternating between the two safety positions through the first few days of camp.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 1, 2011
The Serbs have been alternating bluster with hints of cooperation to leave open -- probably up to the expiration of the ultimatum -- whether they will provoke air strikes or not.
From Time Magazine Archive
