dress rehearsal

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Recent Examples of dress rehearsal China has conducted what appears to be a wet dress rehearsal, or fueling test, for its Long March 10B rocket, paving the way for a potential launch within weeks, Space News reports. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026 So there’s one more dress rehearsal before the B’s get to the best part of the season many thought would not come – the playoffs. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 That test, known as a wet dress rehearsal, was the second after an earlier demonstration in February uncovered liquid hydrogen leaks that forced an earlier delay. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 The most problematic propellant on both the Artemis I mission in 2022 and wet dress rehearsal earlier this year for Artemis II had been liquid hydrogen (LH2). Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dress rehearsal
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Noun
  • The book offerings are just the beginning of our summer preview coverage.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • While the exhibition opens to the public later this week, the museum offered an early preview during its annual gala fundraiser, which honored the Dutch fashion designer.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • After completing the rehearsal, ground crews removed the rocket from the launch pad to install hardware for the vehicle’s flight termination system.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
  • Wearing a smart suit jacket during rehearsal, Sandomir is very much the character of Tony.
    Amy Reyes May 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    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
Noun
  • After the high ankle sprain and torn ligaments, she was cleared to return to practice in three months.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
  • In the first two years under Canales, the Panthers have only had two QBs on the active roster and have kept an additional one on the practice squad — the team opting to use the additional game day slot for an extra lineman, or defender, or someone who can contribute on special teams.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026

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“Dress rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20rehearsal. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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