on a rotating basis

phrase

: by taking turns
The doctors take weekend call on a rotating basis.

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Loan pools like the Chinese hui, the Japanese tanomoshi and the Korean kye involve groups of investors who pay into a kitty that is then doled out on a rotating basis. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Stores in an area have six- to eight-week periods dedicated to in-store fundraising for their partner charities on a rotating basis. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026 The unit operates the helicopters on a rotating basis 24 hours a day. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026 The third category comes up on a rotating basis, with the Non-Performer and Recording and/or Touring Musician categories in rotation with Songwriter. Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on a rotating basis

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“On a rotating basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20rotating%20basis. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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