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Recent Examples of trial run
Art In Schools is rolling out its nationwide project after a successful trial run in three schools in 2023.
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Mulaney’s latest television project premiered last night on Netflix after something of a trial run last May.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
The Rising Stars tournament represented a trial run.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
But Donovan emphasized that Saturday will be only the first game of a trial run to see how this new-look roster — most importantly, without LaVine — will operate.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Mulaney’s latest television project premiered last night on Netflix after something of a trial run last May.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
The Rising Stars tournament represented a trial run.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
But Donovan emphasized that Saturday will be only the first game of a trial run to see how this new-look roster — most importantly, without LaVine — will operate.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
Noun
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Therefore, an observation that Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel made before the series started suddenly materialized.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Magic Johnson is pretty active on X. The affable and well-liked Lakers legend often will give his observations on a variety of topics.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Red Robin fans jumped at the opportunity to buy a pass granting them bottomless burgers all May, but the promotion encountered some hiccups, including the burger chain's website crashing and some customers being overcharged at checkout.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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At checkout, shoppers are engaged in a buying mindset and have expressed trust in your brand.—
Matthew Conlin,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Light play between the sapphire crystal and the lacquered dial gives the watches a more layered, cinematic feel in low light.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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After delaying the launch, the company released the watch right at the peak of tariff drama.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hikvision, a Chinese video surveillance company that doesn’t appear on the Pentagon list but has been sanctioned by the Department of Commerce over its involvement in China’s repression of ethnic Uyghurs, also sells its products on Amazon.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
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McIntire was allegedly also captured on surveillance footage at the Kansas City International Airport after.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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If teams receive good news during his medical rechecks, there’s still a chance he’s selected on day one of the draft.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Carter, 21, had a medical recheck in Indianapolis last week that showed the stress reaction is healing, and no surgery will be needed, per ESPN.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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After meticulous research and a thorough understanding of the technology, Rosing decided back in January to purchase a Chevrolet Silverado EV.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The five-year grant was awarded to scientists who have finished their doctorates and work in research laboratories at universities across the country.—
Brett Kelman,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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That data is transmitted to a nearby computer or smartphone, where it's recorded for subsequent perusal by a physician.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2025
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There’s been lots more happening in the snowy German capital, including politics on the red carpet and plenty of packages for your perusal.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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In summer, the midnight sun bathes the landscape in 24-hour daylight, allowing for endless exploration.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is a moving exploration of grief and the drama's most emotional hour.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Trial run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20run. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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