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As with any outdoor activity in New Mexico, prepare for a harsh sun, alternately scorching heat or freezing cold depending on the season–this is desert–and potential dehydration.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
The alternately suspenseful and silly scene nicely sets up the tone for this new season, which is infused with references to classic Westerns as much as screwball comedies.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Others point to the May 15 death of Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis, who alternately promoted and removed the Billy Goat Curse placed on the team by his uncle in 1945 before it allegedly was broken with the 2016 World Series win.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Add flour mixture and 3/4 cup milk alternately, beating on low after each addition just until combined.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
The alternately suspenseful and silly scene nicely sets up the tone for this new season, which is infused with references to classic Westerns as much as screwball comedies.
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Others point to the May 15 death of Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis, who alternately promoted and removed the Billy Goat Curse placed on the team by his uncle in 1945 before it allegedly was broken with the 2016 World Series win.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Add flour mixture and 3/4 cup milk alternately, beating on low after each addition just until combined.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternately
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While proper care and a regular cleaning schedule can help extend a mattress’s lifespan, there are some common everyday habits that can, alternatively, shorten it.
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Some also — or alternatively — include a steak knife set.
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There is no television, dishwasher, or microwave, placing the focus instead on the surrounding landscape, and shared daily rituals of cabin life.
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Swift and Kelce did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother Austin Swift as her man of honor and Jason Kelce as the groom's best man.
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“Alternately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternately. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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