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a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night
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Recent Examples of rehearsal
Plus, Starkey says movement rehearsals for a kind of dance sequence toward the end of the film broke the ice.
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Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
It was written during rehearsals for the tour in support of her previous album, Weʼve Been Going About This All Wrong, as part of a spontaneous jam with drummer Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff and keyboardist Teeny Lieberson.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024
They’ve been drawn to the pageant rehearsals by the church’s plentiful provision of snacks.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
Advertisement During rehearsal, when Giovanni started talking about music, the boy’s eyes turned dreamy and his arms became animated.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
It was written during rehearsals for the tour in support of her previous album, Weʼve Been Going About This All Wrong, as part of a spontaneous jam with drummer Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff and keyboardist Teeny Lieberson.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024
They’ve been drawn to the pageant rehearsals by the church’s plentiful provision of snacks.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
Advertisement During rehearsal, when Giovanni started talking about music, the boy’s eyes turned dreamy and his arms became animated.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
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The first preview of the performance was shared when it was initially announced in November.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a preview of what’s to come: Nurture Your Success: Grow and scale within a supportive ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to network, share knowledge, and thrive in their industries.Ayisha Miracle Mendez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her practice serves about 160 patients between the ages of 2 and 19 across five centers, and many have Medicaid coverage.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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The New York Times: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand in his corruption trial on Tuesday.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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In this case, Mangione would need to be extradited to New York, face trial and be convicted before any reward is paid out.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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