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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The executive order directed the federal government to shore up key cyber defenses and establish a mechanism for testing the most advanced AI models for safety issues.
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The company is testing Hexagon’s AEON humanoid robot for battery assembly and component manufacturing after successful laboratory trials and initial factory deployments.
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Engineering and Consulting Services Southwest, LLP (ECS) had contracted Barba Drilling, which was operating a drill rig for soil sampling near the apartment building.
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Current fans enjoy cheering on a winning team and sampling food and drink from local vendors.
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“Trying (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trying%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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