That's why I stagger both my stock purchases and sales over weeks or months.

The 3-year terms are staggered so that 5 of the 15 seats are normally up for ratification/election each year.

Put your other hand on top of the first with your fingers interlaced.

She interlaced her fingers with mine.

For consistency of management, terms are staggered so that five seats expire one year and the other four expire the following year.