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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After testing dozens of brands, Kari Traa’s snuggly styles are my absolute favorite.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025 -
In December 2022, Johnson enrolled in an early-stage clinical trial at the Cleveland Clinic that is testing a novel vaccine that researchers hope could stop triple-negative breast cancer recurrences and, in some women, stop the cancer from developing in the first place.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 4 percentage points.—
Linley Sanders,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Alongside its traditional panel sampling, the company now incorporates data from smart TVs and streaming devices to provide a more accurate picture of what viewers are watching.—
Sam Jane,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Trying (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trying%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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