on a rotating basis

idiom

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

Examples of on a rotating basis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Submissions will be reviewed by editors on a rotating basis. Vianna Davila, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2024 The Rangers have expanded on Arlington Eats, located near section 101, which features local restaurants on a rotating basis including Ella B’s Restaurant, Prince Lebanese Grill, Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery, The Tin Cup, Cartel Tacos and newcomers Shrimp Doc and TJ’s Catfish and Wings. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024 In the past, state tournament brackets were determined by placing sections into certain quadrants of the bracket on a rotating basis. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2024 In 2021, it was announced that Bialik and Ken Jennings would co-host the series on a rotating basis. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023 The two had been among several guest hosts who had filled in on a rotating basis following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek from cancer in 2020. Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2023 Patrol squadrons were once based at Kaneohe Bay but now deploy to Hawaii on a rotating basis. CBS News, 28 Nov. 2023 The schedule will continue on a rotating basis with Turner getting the children through Nov. 22, Jonas getting them through Dec. 16, and Turner once again having them until Jan. 7. Diana Dasrath, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2023 Dining for families or adults The Disney Treasure will continue Disney Cruise Line’s family dining concept, where passengers experience one of three restaurant venues each night, on a rotating basis. Dave Berman, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2023

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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 29 Apr. 2024.

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