as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we had time for just one dry run of the play before opening night
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Recent Examples of dry run
If the San Diego Street Race comes to fruition for 2026, whether as a competitive event or supplanting Chicago, the forecast for a dry run is likely much brighter.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
And prosecutors say that's important, because during that time — a month before the murders — was Chandler's dry run for the killings.
—Ruth Chenetz, CBS News, 31 May 2025
So, Mother Nature is giving us a 10-day dry run to prepare.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
The tournament is expected to be a dry run for U.S. cities ahead of the men’s World Cup in 2026.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
And prosecutors say that's important, because during that time — a month before the murders — was Chandler's dry run for the killings.
—Ruth Chenetz, CBS News, 31 May 2025
So, Mother Nature is giving us a 10-day dry run to prepare.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
The tournament is expected to be a dry run for U.S. cities ahead of the men’s World Cup in 2026.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry run
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Eugene plays the baritone horn and consistently performs at a high level during rehearsals and performances, Cane Ridge Director of Bands Johnny Croft said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Adriana should have understood that this was important to Julia and at least texted her after rehearsal to see how the event went.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The preview feature, available now for Pro subscribers on mobile, marks OpenAI's latest attempt to make ChatGPT proactive rather than reactive, with the AI model conducting overnight research to deliver morning updates based on user history and connected apps.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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This is a preview of the September 25 edition of Access Health—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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After that, my goal is to relocate to a bigger city (London/Shanghai) to expand my commercial and personal practice while continuing this body of work.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Transfer fee add-ons, or ‘contingent consideration’, to use accountancy lingo, can be accounted for in different ways, with three main practices used in the industry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Most offer free trials, though access may vary depending on local ABC availability.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued that defense attorneys cannot legally present new facts when there has already been another trial that established a set of facts.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20run. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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