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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Recent Examples of try (out)
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
After scouting him at a Bronx tryout, Cleveland signed him to a minor-league contract for a $3,000 bonus in 1951.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
How much of the show changed during its Chicago tryout?
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Consider this a tryout on a major stage for Jacobs.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2024
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The Whalers didn’t make the playoffs in 2018 or 2019, either, and the first year after the pandemic didn’t bring many players to tryouts.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
After scouting him at a Bronx tryout, Cleveland signed him to a minor-league contract for a $3,000 bonus in 1951.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
How much of the show changed during its Chicago tryout?
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Consider this a tryout on a major stage for Jacobs.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2024
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Someone then thought to test 4- and 5-year-olds and found that 98% of them were creative geniuses.Sandy Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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To stay competitive, organizations must adopt sophisticated approaches to test authoring to ensure scalability and quality.Maneesh Sharma, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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One of David’s standout moments was going from a beginner trombone player as a freshman to making Mid-State Band this year (2024) as a senior and organizing sectional rehearsals to improve the group’s cohesiveness.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The role was recast, but after a couple of days of rehearsals, the producers urged him to come back.Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Friday's report also included a review of FSIS's own practices and procedures to prevent the spread of listeria, including ways to enhance its regulatory and sampling approach to the illness.Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Coast to Crest hike The Coast to Crest Challenge starts its eighth year this month for hikers to sample San Dieguito River Park’s trail network by finishing a series of five hikes, organized by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy.Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Several staffers have been working with Butler at Kaseya Center during the suspension, workouts that remain required, even amid suspensions, according to the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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The excursion was part of a week of workouts, dinners and bonding organized by veterans Jarrett Stidham and Courtland Sutton.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The vibes have changed, Christie has significantly lessened the physical strain of the practice schedule and the offense is less reliant on X’s and O’s and more on players using their instincts.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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The practice is controversial as the inmates are paid little for dangerous and difficult work: $10.24 each day, with more for 24-hour shifts, according to the corrections department.Marc Sternfield, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Here are some exercises to consider adding to your tool kit: • Skills Audit: Catalog your transferable skills.Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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But sportswear is often made of synthetic materials, which can start to smell after being worn during exercise, even after one use.Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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