in turn

phrase

: in due order of succession

Examples of in turn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Any slowdown risks undoing those stock valuations, which would in turn ding household wealth and diminish corporate investment. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

And hope and belief can provide optimism that things could get better, which can in turn at least temporarily improve mood and mental health. — Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The industry’s international standing has plummeted in the wake of Israel’s military operation in Gaza, which was in turn triggered by Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

That, in turn, led to Southampton getting thrown out of the playoffs — costing the team a chance of promotion to the lucrative Premier League — and receiving a four-point deduction to start this season. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in turn

• adjourn
• concern
• decern
• discern
• downturn
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne
• return
• sunburn
• unworn