in turn

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in turns . In the proper order or in sequence; also, one at a time. For example, Each generation in turn must deal with the same budget problems , or Someone must be awake at all times, so let's sleep in turns . [Late 1500s] Also see out of turn ; take turns .

Example Sentences

However, going further into detail reveals knowledge deficits here as well, which in turn correspond to research gaps: How are plastics in the environment transported further by wind and water?

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Photosynthesis is in turn linked to chlorophyll pigments, tiny green molecules that play a key role in harvesting light.

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But that in turn will have informed the performance anyway.

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"The ultimate goal is to try to switch C4 photosynthesis on and, in turn, create more productive and resilient crops for the future."

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This, in turn, accelerated the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques and the development of fatty livers and insulin dysregulation.

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