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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Unlike OpenAI, which is testing ads in ChatGPT, Anthropic has pledged not to show ads in its chatbot Claude.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026 -
And at a time of deep polarization, this moment is testing how far Britt, and other lawmakers, are willing to go to tackle knotty policy problems captivating national attention.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Verdict on Ina Garten’s Irish Scones Even before sampling my first bite, I was lured in by Ina’s Irish Scones and their slightly crunchy, tan exterior.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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They are invited to pull or ‘thieve’ whiskey from the barrel, before sampling it in the historic tasting room.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Trying (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trying%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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