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Recent Examples of dress rehearsal
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.
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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
As the name suggests, the dress rehearsal checks all procedures and systems up to just before launch.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
For example, a leak of liquid hydrogen propellant was detected during the mission's first attempt at a wet dress rehearsal (WDR), a two-day-long practice run of the procedures leading up to launch.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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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
As the name suggests, the dress rehearsal checks all procedures and systems up to just before launch.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
For example, a leak of liquid hydrogen propellant was detected during the mission's first attempt at a wet dress rehearsal (WDR), a two-day-long practice run of the procedures leading up to launch.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dress rehearsal
Noun
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The preview highlighted natural dyes made from food waste, the cochineal cactus, and bacteria found along the Amazon River in Brazil.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Morning Show costars Mark Duplass and Karen Pittman are all smiles at Think Apple TV press preview night on April 23 in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There, the patriarch, Joseph (Colman Domingo), presses the child Michael (played with admirable musical and dramatic flair by Juliano Valdi) and four of Michael’s older brothers into rehearsal.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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At five o’clock Michael returns from a day of rehearsal, flanked by a personal bodyguard and his CBS Records chaperone and appointment-maker, Steve Manning.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Even the smallest components are painted or treated to ensure maximum longevity, while final assembly (carried out after at least one dry run) aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.—
Simon de Burton,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hooper is a 31-year-old free-agent addition, Woerner is not a threat in the passing game and Simon has been a practice-squad player throughout his time in Atlanta.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, nine holes into his pro-am practice round on Thursday, hours before the real competition started, Retief Goosen changed his grip.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dress rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dress%20rehearsal. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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