Sentence examples for alternate sides from inspiring English sources

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dual sides

alternating sides

The phrase "alternate sides" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a situation where one is switching or changing positions between two different sides or options.
Example: "During the game, players were instructed to alternate sides after each round to ensure fairness."
Alternatives: "switch sides" or "take turns on each side".

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If you breathe on every third stroke, you will take a breath on alternate sides.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

"Well," Mrs. Clinton replied, "I would probably have to alternate sides".

The New York Times

Make sure that you colour alternate sides – I have seen many a child colour the two sides facing the same direction and then having to re-colour in.

The Guardian

No young person is going to fall in love with politics because of a candidate who says: "I would probably have to alternate sides".

The New York Times

Usually the teeth are "set" (bent) to alternate sides so that the kerf (groove) cut by the saw is wider than the thickness of the saw.

Encyclopedia Britannica

As they pull up with their arms, they bring one knee to the chest for a core crunch and then alternate sides in quick succession.

The New York Times - Travel

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Alternate side parking rules: in effect.

The New York Times

Alternate side parking regulations are suspended.

The New York Times

PARKING Alternate side parking is suspended.

The New York Times

PARKING -- Alternate side parking rules are suspended.

The New York Times

Then, right before alternate side ended, the driver showed up.

The New York Times

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