as in previews
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 rehearsals
Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Although Edwards said to transform MSG into a wedding would take more than a week, Swift could treat it like the Eras Tour where the set was built and constructed for rehearsals at Rock Lititz in Pennsylvania.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Some of the finer moments for Nemes in the studio were during rehearsals, when the band was just kicking around ideas and jamming.
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Tina Eves,
SPIN,
1 July 2026
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
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Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
Major events that are expected to have some impact on DCA include the Great American State Fair opening on June 24 and 25 and Military Appreciation Day on June 28 before Independence Day rehearsals and celebrations take place on July 3 and 4.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
In an unusual step, the script was further workshopped and developed with the cast during rehearsals.
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Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
This may require some rehearsals, but surely the bragging rights of having been bouncers will compensate them for doing this duty.
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Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Although Edwards said to transform MSG into a wedding would take more than a week, Swift could treat it like the Eras Tour where the set was built and constructed for rehearsals at Rock Lititz in Pennsylvania.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Some of the finer moments for Nemes in the studio were during rehearsals, when the band was just kicking around ideas and jamming.
—
Tina Eves,
SPIN,
1 July 2026
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
Major events that are expected to have some impact on DCA include the Great American State Fair opening on June 24 and 25 and Military Appreciation Day on June 28 before Independence Day rehearsals and celebrations take place on July 3 and 4.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
In an unusual step, the script was further workshopped and developed with the cast during rehearsals.
—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
This may require some rehearsals, but surely the bragging rights of having been bouncers will compensate them for doing this duty.
—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsals
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Karmitz said the programming is built around a balance of cult titles, recent classics, previews and films connected to the venue itself.
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Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films.
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The company currently has cancer therapies in mid and late-stage trials targeting melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and bladder cancer.
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But a developer would need to make do with no balconies, no pool and the architectural confines that come with a stone building that was designed for trials, not open-concept kitchens and heated bathroom floors.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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But even after just a few summer league practices and one summer league game, Conwell has already noticed the difference at the NBA level.
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Israel has intermittently launched such long-range airstrikes since July 2024, after a Houthi drone hit Tel Aviv, in combat missions that, especially in retrospect, served as dry runs for the June air war against Iran.
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