try on
verb
tried on; trying on; tries on
1
: to put on (a garment) in order to test the fit
2
: to use or test experimentally
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With 66 brands exhibiting at the world’s annual horological tradeshow in Geneva last week, there were a lot of novelties to sift through—and perhaps more covetable new references to try on, think about, and pick apart than ever before.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Christopher Trybus, Baird's husband, was tried on charges of manslaughter, coercive control and rape in connection with her death, but was found not guilty of them all on Wednesday, April 22, nearly nine years after her death, according to the BBC and The Times.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The viral moment came when host Dan Souza brought out Harris’ go-to creation for the couple to try on camera.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Those trying on dresses should bring a pair of heels and shapewear (cq), Children, including babies, are not allowed.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Christopher Trybus, Baird's husband, was tried on charges of manslaughter, coercive control and rape in connection with her death, but was found not guilty of them all on Wednesday, April 22, nearly nine years after her death, according to the BBC and The Times.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The viral moment came when host Dan Souza brought out Harris’ go-to creation for the couple to try on camera.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Those trying on dresses should bring a pair of heels and shapewear (cq), Children, including babies, are not allowed.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Try on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20on. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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