in turn

phrase

: in due order of succession

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The chemical compound can slowly break down when exposed to hydrogen peroxide, which in turn would create oxygen. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 July 2026 Automakers have worried that reopening the deal could reignite uncertainty around trade, which could in turn hamper investments and hiring. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Debt settlement involves convincing a creditor to accept less than the full balance as payment in full, and, in turn, some debts are much more negotiable than others. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The data could take some upward pressure off inflation, which in turn could make the Federal Reserve less likely to raise interest rates multiple times this year. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in turn

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“In turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20turn. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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