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a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night
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Recent Examples of rehearsal
Mulvaney’s about a week into a four-week rehearsal process to fulfill a lifelong dream of hers—starring in a Broadway musical.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
That is where Mosqueda and the Benjamins were sitting last Sunday, following a rehearsal at the Neo-Futurists space, a quick walk away.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Losing a board game becomes a small, safe rehearsal for larger disappointments later in life.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
Mayor Andre Dickens and other Atlanta dignitaries will christen the start of the project, which includes administrative offices, rehearsal areas, a theater, a 200-seat recital hall and education spaces.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
That is where Mosqueda and the Benjamins were sitting last Sunday, following a rehearsal at the Neo-Futurists space, a quick walk away.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Losing a board game becomes a small, safe rehearsal for larger disappointments later in life.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
Mayor Andre Dickens and other Atlanta dignitaries will christen the start of the project, which includes administrative offices, rehearsal areas, a theater, a 200-seat recital hall and education spaces.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
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But most leading proprietary AI model providers including Anthropic explicitly ban such practices.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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In October, following the bankruptcies of Tricolor and First Brands, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, pointed to signs that corporate lending practices had grown too lax over the past decade .—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Sunday’s season finale of the HBO fantasy series ends with everyone, including the royal Targaryen entourage, departing Ashford after the conclusion of the trial and tournament.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Tobacco parallels The Los Angeles trial centers on allegations made by a 20-year-old woman, Kaley, and her mother that four social media giants intentionally designed addictive platforms that hooked her as a child and led to mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic on Friday debuted a new security tool to its Claude model in a limited research preview.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview Monday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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