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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Example Sentences

To locate dark matter, the team measured how its mass bends space, which in turn bends the light traveling to Earth from distant galaxies -- as if that light had passed through a warped windowpane.

From Science Daily

His selection, in turn, sapped gold of some of its safe haven demand.

From Barron's

Those wonks in turn say representing rock stars and pop icons makes their job more appealing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Market deficits and declining inventories imply that the silver market is now increasingly vulnerable to periods of strong investment demand, which in turn could lead to bouts of liquidity tightness,” UBS says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The currency’s weakness has in turn, fueled persistent import-led inflation as Japan buys essentials such as energy and food from abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal