in rehearsal

phrase

: in the act of preparing for a public performance by practicing
musicians in rehearsal
also : in the process of being rehearsed by the performers
a production of King Learin rehearsal

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Dressed in rehearsal clothes, the comedian pulls a series of exaggerated expressions, hinting at the outrageous comedy audiences can expect when the curtain rises. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 If someone has a question in rehearsal, someone else will jump in to help. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026 Brooklyn is a positive spirit in rehearsal. Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 The footage, which MGM shot for a pair of Elvis concert movies in the early ’70s, showed Presley onstage and in rehearsal for the residency at Las Vegas’ International Hotel that marked his return to live performance after years of working in Hollywood. Mikael Wood, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in rehearsal

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“In rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rehearsal. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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