as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we had time for just one dry run of the play before opening night
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Recent Examples of dry run
As a result, from beginning to end, the movie feels like a working sketch, a dry run, a filmed outline that never comes to life with a sense of urgency or completeness.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024
Abhishek Bhardwaj 3 months ago 0 Culture China could deploy AI to disrupt elections in US, India: Microsoft warns
Presidential elections in Taiwan were a dry run and China could sharpen its attack in high profile elections lined up in 2024.
—Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
In addition to its flashy performance, the comet fragment’s breakup served as a dry run for experts hoping to defend the planet from large killer asteroids.
—Robin George Andrews, New York Times, 20 May 2024
So why not fantasize about what to buy your favorite TV characters instead—whether as a welcome distraction from the stresses of real-life shopping, or as a kind of dry run?
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2023
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024
Abhishek Bhardwaj 3 months ago 0 Culture China could deploy AI to disrupt elections in US, India: Microsoft warns
Presidential elections in Taiwan were a dry run and China could sharpen its attack in high profile elections lined up in 2024.
—Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
In addition to its flashy performance, the comet fragment’s breakup served as a dry run for experts hoping to defend the planet from large killer asteroids.
—Robin George Andrews, New York Times, 20 May 2024
So why not fantasize about what to buy your favorite TV characters instead—whether as a welcome distraction from the stresses of real-life shopping, or as a kind of dry run?
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry run
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During a rehearsal break, Arnold motioned Savchenko over and asked him to explain a video, in which eagle-eyed fans noticed the background were the same in Savchenko and Nader’s latest posts.Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The drills, viewed as a possible rehearsal for invasion, raised alarms in Washington.Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Tammy Faye, a new musical which features music by Elton John, played six preview performances last week at the Palace Theatre to 64 percent capacity.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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And, in a preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, her boyfriend Mateo (Julian Works) thinks she may have been fired by Tommy (Gina Torres) over the mishap.Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brown is courting ticket-splitters at a time when the practice is increasingly rare.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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In one case, however, Carr wants to see the FCC exercise far more power over tech companies: the content moderation practices of social platforms.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Of the other six, one became a federal informant, while five others either pleaded guilty to murder or were convicted at trial.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The two men, whose trial is scheduled to start Monday, are accused of being part of a sophisticated human smuggling operation feeding a fast-growing population of Indians living illegally in the U.S. Both have pleaded not guilty.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry%20run. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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