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 Nathan’s Famous contest is a mix of athleticism and testing human limits.
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After testing dozens, the Horse Daisy Bag finally met my qualifications of being spacious enough to store pretty much anything, including my laptop, a cardigan, an entire Owalla water bottle, and my 500-page copy of East of Eden.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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