test run
noun
: an occurrence in which a product or procedure is tried in order to see if it works correctly
a test run of new software
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After a test run earlier this year, Live Comedy Tuesdays is returning for a 20-week Colorado Comedy Showcase, hosted at The Patio at Sloan’s.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
These New Balance sneakers aren’t the only ones worthy of a test run.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Tips for a Smooth Supper Club Always give new recipes a test run.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The Burnham Block served as a test run for Wright’s vision of bringing his unique architectural style to the wider public.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
These New Balance sneakers aren’t the only ones worthy of a test run.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Tips for a Smooth Supper Club Always give new recipes a test run.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The Burnham Block served as a test run for Wright’s vision of bringing his unique architectural style to the wider public.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Test run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20run. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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