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Recent Examples of trial run
However, the president shared intentions to resume testing following Russia’s successful trial run of its new nuclear-capable cruise missile, known as the Burevestnik, which flew 8,700 miles.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
But unlike most beginnings, this one got a trial run, Joining the Lakers in February gave Dončić a sense of what life in Los Angeles would be like.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
And those were the juxtaposing opinions throughout a trial run of an evening as Florida faced Long Island University to open the 2025 season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
After completing the course, Elia proudly showed his certificate to the shop owner, who gave him a trial run to repair phones.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
But unlike most beginnings, this one got a trial run, Joining the Lakers in February gave Dončić a sense of what life in Los Angeles would be like.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
And those were the juxtaposing opinions throughout a trial run of an evening as Florida faced Long Island University to open the 2025 season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
After completing the course, Elia proudly showed his certificate to the shop owner, who gave him a trial run to repair phones.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
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Though their observation has yet to be verified by wildlife biologists, Kogo and Tapanes are working with Burmese pythons specialists at the University of Florida to confirm the species.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The most interesting observation from the Zubac injury was how well the Clippers played with Brook Lopez in the mix.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When booked with an eligible credit card, these programs unlock exclusive perks, such as early and late checkout, daily breakfast for two, room upgrades (based on availability), and a $100 property credit.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Browse our other top finds below, and be sure to use the promo code SHOPSALE at checkout to save up to an extra 60 percent off.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sotheby’s estimated nearly a third of its watch sales in 2023 went to buyers age 30 and under, giving them priceless social currency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Rodents or roaches were found at three Dallas restaurants and nine others will require reinspection, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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Officials from Novo Nordisk’s Catalent Indiana joined the meeting and said the facility will be ready for reinspection by the end of 2025.—
Itzel Franco,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
14 Nov. 2025
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Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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In short, Australia is developing an autonomous underwater surveillance network using local technology and ship platforms to monitor its northern approaches more effectively.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Automated services cost money but save you time, handle rechecks and can catch new listings faster.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 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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However, the research conducted during this period left a legacy that space agencies continue to follow today.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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While many parents may assume that helping their kids specialize early in life prepares them for successful careers, the latest research suggests otherwise.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now available for your perusal: All 1,749 (once proprietary and not-for-public-consumption) images of San Onofre’s nuclear waste canisters, just a mouse click away!—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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But a hockey team that has every player pulling the rope in the same direction can have a lot more success than a quick perusal of the lineup might suggest.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Trial run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20run. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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