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Or, alternately, catch the Harlem Gospel Choir at the Blue Note during the day for its 12 Days of Christmas residency.
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The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Right on top is O’Neal, riding that pulse-racing groove by alternately swerving and stepping on the acceleration.
—Marc Hirsh, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
At various points in history, U.S. administrations have alternately prioritized drug enforcement or migration control, says Professor Andreas.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
Behind an uber-physical offensive line, an ultra-aggressive coach, and defenses and offenses full of some of the league’s most promising players, the Lions already clinched a playoff spot by alternately crushing opponents and being more creative.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Right on top is O’Neal, riding that pulse-racing groove by alternately swerving and stepping on the acceleration.
—Marc Hirsh, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
At various points in history, U.S. administrations have alternately prioritized drug enforcement or migration control, says Professor Andreas.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
Behind an uber-physical offensive line, an ultra-aggressive coach, and defenses and offenses full of some of the league’s most promising players, the Lions already clinched a playoff spot by alternately crushing opponents and being more creative.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Alternately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternately. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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