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tried (out)

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Definition of tried (out)

past tense of try (out)

as in tested

to put (something) to a test want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery

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The model’s software engineering capabilities were tested on Google’s open-source Agent Development Kit, a framework used to build and deploy autonomous agents.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Battle-tested Like their patron Iran, the Houthis have deployed asymmetric warfare for the 21st century by capitalizing on their strengths — primarily drones and missiles.

— NBC news, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

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