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Recent Examples of trial run
Do a trial run by watering for a count of ten, and then wait a minute before checking how deeply the water penetrated with your finger.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
The world’s very first marathon race—a trial run for the upcoming Games to select which Greeks would compete—took place in Greece on March 10, 1896; Charilaos Vasilakos won in three hours and 18 minutes.
—Joshua Benton, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2024
And that officially started with Thursday night’s preseason opener at MetLife Stadium, a trial run for the new setup in a pivotal season.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024
That adds to the theory that the cyberattacks were only trial runs, practice for when the capability to shut down a power grid would actually offer Russia a strategic or tactical advantage.
—Rob Knake, Foreign Affairs, 19 July 2018
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
The world’s very first marathon race—a trial run for the upcoming Games to select which Greeks would compete—took place in Greece on March 10, 1896; Charilaos Vasilakos won in three hours and 18 minutes.
—Joshua Benton, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2024
And that officially started with Thursday night’s preseason opener at MetLife Stadium, a trial run for the new setup in a pivotal season.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024
That adds to the theory that the cyberattacks were only trial runs, practice for when the capability to shut down a power grid would actually offer Russia a strategic or tactical advantage.
—Rob Knake, Foreign Affairs, 19 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
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Listen to this article BOULDER — Initial observations from CU’s 49-24 win over Utah in Big 12 action at Folsom Field on Saturday.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Newsletter Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Every customer who lands on your site should experience an easy-to-use platform that streamlines their pathway to checkout.John Readman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Customers can donate to the cause at checkout instead, and Mr. Moto will match the total donation amount for the month up to $1,250.Kate Murphy, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
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The news of Trump's win in Kentucky was met with cheers and applause at a Republican watch party Tuesday night in Louisville at The Henry Clay, a downtown event venue.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Meyers also joked about having gone to an election watch party.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Officers identified them from surveillance footage.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those who witnessed the accident or have surveillance video or other relevant information have been asked to contact the NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Crews are doing rechecks and searching offshore, because many people fled the flames by plunging into the ocean.Harold Maass, The Week, 26 Aug. 2023
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Price is ahead of schedule with his rehab and due in town for a medical recheck this week.Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2023
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Hoekstra conducted political research for the team.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Previous research has suggested that youth who are categorized as obese tend to have lower muscle strength than those considered normal weight.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Go ahead, take a perusal of LinkedIn's startups list, and scroll down Y Combinator's remote job listings to find your next high-paying dream remote job.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Many are digitized and available for exploration online, which Sullivan, who is now co-executive Director with Burford, notes as a great resource for casual perusal.Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its oil and gas exploration and production activities in the DJ Basin of Colorado.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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What might be newer is a deeper exploration into wellness, as de Taillac revealed she’s been eyeing that arena and the possibility of adding treatments in the Buly offering for a while.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Trial run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20run. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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