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

Critics and audiences responded in turn, taking an immediate shine to Bryan’s doofiness and contrasting it with Alice’s purposeful, goal-oriented approach to a zombie apocalypse.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Cousins took the snap and pitched the ball to Ashton Jeanty, who in turn threw it back to Cousins.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

Their belief leads the stock market to be artificially depressed during October, which in turn means that investments made at the month’s low will quite likely show a profit by the end of the year.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

Those collisions, in turn, affect how rapidly the ice field can spread.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

Still cradling the squirming cat, she knelt before the children and gazed at each face in turn.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood