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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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Gulutzan has shown loyalty to his players from his time with the Oilers, including Adam Erne, whom Dallas signed to a contract out of a professional tryout in training camp.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Mega jam band Phish will return to its traditional perch at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City this summer after a tryout at Boulder’s Folsom Field last year.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
After beginning last summer in the Bulls’ program, the Heat offered a tryout contract in August, with Young showing enough during training camp and the preseason to earn his two-way deal.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Steve got a tryout with the Orlando Panthers of the Atlantic Coast Football League, but unfortunately for Steve, his regular holder couldn’t make it.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Gulutzan has shown loyalty to his players from his time with the Oilers, including Adam Erne, whom Dallas signed to a contract out of a professional tryout in training camp.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Mega jam band Phish will return to its traditional perch at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City this summer after a tryout at Boulder’s Folsom Field last year.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
After beginning last summer in the Bulls’ program, the Heat offered a tryout contract in August, with Young showing enough during training camp and the preseason to earn his two-way deal.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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The agency now aspires to test one or both on an Artemis III mission in low Earth orbit in 2027, to be followed by a landing on Artemis IV in 2028.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the major goal of the flight, along with putting the Orion through its paces, is to test the planning, procedures and flight control protocols for managing upcoming moon landing missions after a half-century gap between the Artemis and Apollo programs.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their flight plan for Friday also included rehearsals of basic medical procedures — including chest compressions and methods to clear airway obstructions — to help prepare future Orion crews for possible emergencies in deep space.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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During rehearsals, McCormack welcomed all professional feedback to reach the exacting standards of the realistic medical show, especially when using instruments such as a cranial drill.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Though sampling a bevy of varietals and vintages might be the main draw of a wine country getaway, don’t overlook your accommodations.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials said exposure to lead in the nuggets was found during a routine surveillance sampling conducted by a state partner.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The one-on-one matchups between the two have felt like cinema and normally draw most of the eyeballs during practice.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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If trends persist, a third and fourth quarterback will be added to the room for training camp, and then only two will be on the active 53-man roster, with another taking up a practice squad roster spot.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hopefully the gym, which is loaded with great equipment, will get a workout class schedule up and running, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Also a short walk to games and workouts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crew capsule is vastly improved compared with its Apollo equivalent, the Command Module, with about 60% more habitable space and amenities such as a toilet and exercise machine.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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