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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Right now, the best options for screening for ovarian cancer are transvaginal ultrasounds, an imaging procedure to get a detailed look at the organs in the pelvis, and testing blood for CA-125, or cancer antigen 125.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
8 Sep. 2025 -
British telecom company Vodafone is testing the limits of technology by using an AI influencer in its advertisements.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Soil that’s too moist is heavy and expensive to ship and may cause sampling boxes to break apart.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the six-part series, Shalhoub travels the globe sampling a variety of international cuisines and cultures, with bread connecting them all.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Trying (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trying%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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