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Definition of try (out)

as in to test

to put (something) to a test want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery

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Noun

Her tryout ended in heartbreak, however, when Bramhall was not invited to training camp following final auditions, leaving her and Shelly devastated. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Applicants came for a tryout of sorts in November and those that made the cut started training for specific jobs and later did on-site training. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 That earned him an invitation to a closed-door tryout. — Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026 Most schools require tryouts, and only top surfers make the cut. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for try (out)

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What remains that haven’t been scavenged have decomposed to the point where DNA analysis is difficult and all but useless in Gaza, where there are no functioning laboratories able to test and compare samples.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
It was even being tested in orbit as early as 1961 with the US Navy's Transit navigational satellites.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of test

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The 515 Music Hub is also new, a partnership between Music Across Borders, Open Doors KC and KC Jazz Alive and has hosted musicians at its rehearsal space and live venue.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Finally, slides should support the speaker with rich media, and genuine practice, not rigid rehearsal, allows for spontaneity and authenticity, ultimately boosting personal and career visibility.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of rehearsal

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In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of practice

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The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.

— Diana Anos, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

The exercise brought together the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force under Project Vantage, an initiative aimed at accelerating the testing and evaluation of maritime attack drones.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Go through the mental exercise of all the potential difficulties.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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