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Recent Examples of trial run
Great Big Beautiful Life follows two rival writers, Alice Scott and Hayden Anderson who are each given a one-month trial run to write the biography of a reclusive former socialite, Margaret Ives, per a synopsis.
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
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.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Last summer the city held a four-week trial run for CopenPay, a reward program that incentivizes more sustainable choices for people visiting the area.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 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
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
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.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Last summer the city held a four-week trial run for CopenPay, a reward program that incentivizes more sustainable choices for people visiting the area.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
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This allows scientists to follow changes in radio emission from many stars simultaneously, second by second, within a single observation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Renee Good’s killing raised the profile of the resistance, as well as questions about the lines between observation and obstruction.—
Eric Roper,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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And, the silver prices are clearly displayed, with no haggling or hidden fees at checkout, which can feel refreshing in a market that often lacks transparency.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Forever Fleece High-rise Jogger Athleta has mastered the art of blending performance fabrics in everyday shapes, much like the Forever Fleece High-rise Joggers, now an extra 25 percent off at checkout.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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More than 28 million people across the Southeast are under winter storm watches and warnings, including parts of northern Georgia, the Carolinas and southern Virginia.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Frankie Muniz isn't afraid to be everyone's comfort watch.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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They are accused of conducting surveillance of NATO's Incirlik air base in southern Turkey.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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After months of surveillance, their plot was foiled.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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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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PhDs Are Fleeing Federal Agencies A new Science analysis of White House Office of Personnel Management data reveals a dramatic surge in the number of employees with a PhD who are leaving employment at federal research agencies.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2013, David Kidd and Emanuele Castano shifted the research goal posts by asking if reading literary fiction (as opposed to non-fiction, popular fiction, or no reading) correlated with higher scores on what’s known as theory of mind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Another extra girly mani for your perusal?—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Mike the Bike was unbeaten on the RC174 at Grand Prix level and a perusal of the records and Hailwood's dominance on the Honda RC174 begs disbelief.—
Mike Hanlon
January 16,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Trial run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20run. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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