in rehearsal
idiom
: in the act of preparing for a public performance by practicing
musicians in rehearsal
also
: in the process of being rehearsed by the performers
a production of King Lear in rehearsal
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Late, late nights, which don’t come as easily to me as before, in rehearsal; Serene would be up there trapped in the cables and the mathematical dress, designed by Threeasfour, but there’s a timing problem with the robot motion.
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Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
My advice would be to keep bringing their A-game, keep experimenting in rehearsal and pushing their limits, because this is a unique opportunity to step outside one's comfort zone.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
Israeli Eurovision contestant booed, heckled with 'Free Palestine' chants in rehearsal
The finalists were chosen by a fan vote from the countries participating in the semifinal and in countries not in the contest.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Quickly, the excited chatter died down as the group of actors, in rehearsal for their latest production, Spring Awakening, began to turn their attention to him, raising their own hands alongside a direct verbal response.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
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Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
My advice would be to keep bringing their A-game, keep experimenting in rehearsal and pushing their limits, because this is a unique opportunity to step outside one's comfort zone.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
Israeli Eurovision contestant booed, heckled with 'Free Palestine' chants in rehearsal
The finalists were chosen by a fan vote from the countries participating in the semifinal and in countries not in the contest.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Quickly, the excited chatter died down as the group of actors, in rehearsal for their latest production, Spring Awakening, began to turn their attention to him, raising their own hands alongside a direct verbal response.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
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“In rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rehearsal. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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