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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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Chad shows up for an open tryout with the South Georgia Catfish and eventually gets the starting job, undertaking a much kinder persona than his actual self. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 In a great dramatic irony, his artistic pursuits, far away from the regimented goal of militaristic stoicism, lead to his initial tryout. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 Even last year’s camp tryout with Precious Achiuwa was at least worth the shot. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Patterson signed after going 13 for 13 on field goals while outperforming Gonzalez, Eddy Piniero and Greg Joseph in a tryout. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for try (out)

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Ultimately, brands are about to be tested in ways that haven't been possible before.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
In 2013, one of Cara's colleagues suggested testing Eliza for a group of metabolic disorders — just to rule them out.

— Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of test

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The Kravis Studio was closed to museumgoers for rehearsals, so the Friday event would be Pageant’s only public presentation at MoMA besides a free artist talk the following Sunday.

— Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026
About to head into rehearsals for his upcoming play, Tarantino explained his current mindset is of being a writer first, as was put into action with opting not to direct Cliff Booth.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of rehearsal

Noun

Evans missed all of this week’s practice with a triceps injury.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Rounding out the composition is a selection of vintage rattan pieces and sculptural creations by Pretziada, a creative design practice based in Sardinia, and its artisans.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of practice

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The Society for Integrative Oncology’s guidelines for Complementary Therapies and Botanicals, of which Cohen is himself a co-author, cover mainstream supportive care such as exercise, medical massage, biofeedback, and yoga.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
Known as the Special Intensive Revision, the exercise has, according to the protestors, resulted in more than 130 million voters being removed from electoral lists.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026

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