trial runs

plural of trial run

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial runs
Noun
  • Even possible citizen science observations of the species are lacking, according to the study.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Shifting sunlight could reshape these patterns as the northern hemisphere moves into autumn, so JWST observations are high on the researchers' wish list.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Tropical Storm Imelda moved over the Bahamas on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds to the region as watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) remained in effect for parts of the Bahamas and the east coast of Florida.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • My algorithm is very like music and watches.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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