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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Major League Baseball is implementing the ABS challenge system for the first time in the regular season after testing it during spring training games last year and utilizing it in Triple A since the 2023 season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026 -
After testing formulas across curl types in cold, dry conditions and in more humid weather, Pattern Hydration Shampoo emerged as the best overall pick.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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From professional sports to cutting-edge architecture and world-class arts, Miami delivers an ever-evolving landscape ripe for sampling.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tissue sampling remains the gold standard diagnostic tool in gastroenterology, offering insights far beyond what doctors can glean from visual inspection or blood tests.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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