as in testing
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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But the franchise is also already looking ahead to testing the Las Vegas market.—
Joe Davidson
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Orion will separate key components before plunging into the atmosphere at speeds of about 25,000 mph, while testing the capsule's heat shield.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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By 2002, sampling confirmed that the composite material used for Hangar One's original exterior siding was the source, along with asbestos and lead paint.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
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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“Trying (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trying%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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