in turn

phrase

: in due order of succession

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That could worsen inflation, which economists expected would ease with oil prices, and in turn force the Federal Reserve and other central banks to raise interest rates. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 More than 1,100 local chapters report to state departments, which in turn answer to the national branch. Sonner Kehrt, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 The theory is that the deluge, which broke January daily rainfall records for Sydney, flushed sewage and other waste into the nearby coastal waters, attracting baitfish, which in turn lured sharks closer to shore. Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 As more restaurants see value in accessing those diners, more of them may want to participate, which in turn gives consumers more reasons to engage. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in turn

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“In turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20turn. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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