as in tests
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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This is a gripping thriller that tests the strength of two mothers with very different lives.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Years of building companies have shown him that the journey asks for time that feels scarce, financial commitment that tests confidence, and emotional resilience that grows through experience.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Martian samples the scientists studied, which bore a strong match to rocks found near San Diego and South Africa, ranged from as small as a pebble to as large as a boulder.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Of the clean-up options detailed in its application, the city prefers a plan that removes the pile and basement foundation, then samples the soil and groundwater to find out whether further work is needed to mitigate toxins.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Tries (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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