on a rotating basis

idiom

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

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But members of the FOMC decide who is chair of the rate-setting committee, which is comprised of the seven governors, the New York Fed president, and four other regional Fed presidents who serve on a rotating basis. Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026 Maria Margarida Baptista, a neighbor, recalled working with Neves Valente on administrative tasks for the apartment building, duties assigned to residents for up to three years on a rotating basis. Duarte Mendonca, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025 Between six and 10 providers will have access to the space on a rotating basis, offering on-site services to gym members. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 20 Nov. 2025 The circuit judge role is occupied on a rotating basis and is currently Judge Kevin D. Harrell. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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