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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“In rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rehearsal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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