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verb

Definition of try (out)

as in to test

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

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Noun

John Tonje, who’s looking to parlay a summer tryout into a second chance in Boston, regressed as a shooter after strong showings against the Raptors and Hornets. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026 While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The screenings must be completed before the student’s first tryout, conditioning, workout, practice or athletic activity of the 2026-27 school year. — Martha Lopez-Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 Her tryout ended in heartbreak, however, when Bramhall was not invited to training camp following final auditions, leaving her and Shelly devastated. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for try (out)

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An InStyle writer has been testing it for the last two months, and reports her hair feels softer and much less frizzy.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Confusion was sparked last month when the Food and Drug Administration announced that a sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that had tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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After sampling was complete, the shark was hauled off the beach and disposed of with the help of heavy equipment supplied by the county, conservancy officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
Whether sampling becomes a formal stage of the release sequence will depend on evidence that free exposure creates incremental demand rather than simply shifting where existing fans watch.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sample

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And while the Falcons were forced to head to their buses sooner than anticipated, their hour-plus practice brought multiple explosive plays from running back Bijan Robinson and another glimpse at key position battles.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
But Nussmeier’s success on the practice fields of Missouri Western State, the Chiefs’ training camp site, doesn’t hold a candle to the NFL stage.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of practice

Noun

Throw it on over your activewear after a workout or style the white version with your favorite Bermuda shorts and jelly sandals ahead of a family barbecue.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
Students who spend all day moving between lectures, study sessions, and workouts will appreciate just how long these headphones last.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

If several hours of television or scrolling through social media are taking the place of exercise, in-person social interactions, reading or other mentally stimulating activities, that’s not ideal for brain health.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Rivera showed strong power and artistry in her exercise, but struggled with endurance on her final tumbling pass.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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