Examples of dry run in a Sentence
We did a dry run of the experiment.
After several dry runs, she was ready to give the speech.
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Trump sent 755 Homeland Security agents to defend federal property in what would come to be seen as a dry run for much larger operations of his second term.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Part of the current crew’s mission was to serve as a dry run and scouting party, examining geology and topography.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Even the smallest components are painted or treated to ensure maximum longevity, while final assembly (carried out after at least one dry run) aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Even if the sun stays quiet through the flight, the Artemis II crew will conduct a shelter-building dry run on day 8 of the mission.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Part of the current crew’s mission was to serve as a dry run and scouting party, examining geology and topography.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Even the smallest components are painted or treated to ensure maximum longevity, while final assembly (carried out after at least one dry run) aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Even if the sun stays quiet through the flight, the Artemis II crew will conduct a shelter-building dry run on day 8 of the mission.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20run. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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