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Recent Examples of trial run
The next month, Westman described making a trial run by going to Mass in the morning and testing doors.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Trump has cast the move as a trial run before potentially expanding the federal crime crackdown to other blue cities.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
Trump suggested that taking over D.C.’s police force is a trial run for other cities.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
The easiest way to find out is to buy some compatible photo paper and give your all-in-one printer a trial run.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Trump has cast the move as a trial run before potentially expanding the federal crime crackdown to other blue cities.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
Trump suggested that taking over D.C.’s police force is a trial run for other cities.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
The easiest way to find out is to buy some compatible photo paper and give your all-in-one printer a trial run.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
Noun
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Clark argued that the diagnoses were largely based on statements from Germayne and Lisa Cunningham, rather than observations made by medical professionals personally.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The critique, rooted in research and observations about generational values and preparedness, is now colliding with practical workplace realities, as managers and educators scramble to bridge gaps between Gen Z expectations and employer demands.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In summer 2025, gas stations across the state ran videos at lottery ticket vending machines and checkout counters telling people how to recognize signs of heat exhaustion and find cooling centers.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Scroll on for a blissfully productive checkout.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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How the team adjusts in their first game without their best player will be worth the watch.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Catfish Smith, located at 4620 Botham Jean Boulevard, had a score of 71 and will require reinspection within 30 days.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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Homeowners who don't remove pet waste from their property can also be issued citations and reinspection fees, McGovern said.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Police recovered three bullet casings at the crime scene as well as surveillance footage that showed a man in a white Chevrolet Silverado entering the clinic on the day Tokuhara was murdered.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Combs also apologized to abuse victims around the world who may have been triggered by the surveillance footage of him assaulting Ventura.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 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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The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rather than recognizing the history of autism research, the true needs of parents, and a proper scientific method, the administration has narrowed the aperture.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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In keeping with the demands of processing the new currency, Nielsen isn’t expected to have Sunday’s NFL numbers ready for perusal until Wednesday afternoon.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Most workshops can go on citing examples (and from each other’s writing, too, which is fun to do)―any perusal of course reading lists or an hour spent grazing the literature shelves of a bookstore yields numerous possible stories for discussion.—
Douglas Unger
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Trial run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20run. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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