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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ForSingh, who has been testing products professionally for more than a decade, this sunscreen truly stood out as an industry-first formulation.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Repurposing content across multiple platforms, strengthening brand partnerships through multi-channel campaigns, and testing new revenue streams, such as affiliate links or digital products, can also help cushion the impact of a potential ban.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gallup reported the margin of sampling error to be ±4 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead, researchers tout the benefits of sampling — acquiring a diverse set of skills through different sports.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
11 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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