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

Holtby has played better of late, but because Grubauer has been so steady, the two have been alternating starts.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 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

Almost since photography began, they have been alternating between the "fever of reality" and cold chills which sent them shuddering away from reality.

From Time Magazine Archive