in turn

Idioms  

1. Also, in turns. In the proper order or in sequence; also, one at a time. For example, Each generation in turn must deal with the same budget problems, or Someone must be awake at all times, so let's sleep in turns. [Late 1500s] Also see out of turn; take turns.

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in turn

Those differences, in turn, appear to have been controlled by the strength of each planet's magnetic field.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

Tehran said in turn it would stop its retaliatory attacks on regional neighbours, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

The victory sees Price climb to fourth in the order of merit, above Jonny Clayton, and in turn becomes Welsh number one.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

When one such difference happens to offer even a slight edge in surviving and reproducing, those who carry it tend to leave more offspring, who inherit it in turn.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

He demanded an ice pack and a headache lozenge and retired to his study, and Mrs. Clarke set the servants to searching each room in turn.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood