in turn

phrase

: in due order of succession

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The war in the Middle East has made cargoes more scarce and, in turn, more expensive, raising the prospects of another energy crunch. Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 This can, in turn, distort their expectations of real relationships. Megan Kelly, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 Pressure, in turn, is hostage to the mediators’ attention span—which is almost always short. Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 That, in turn, led to shortages and loss of mail aboard the aircraft carrier, the Navy said in a statement. Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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