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Recent Examples of trial run
Tiffani and Eleanor are a great example of who the class is for, said Smith-Hodge, who did a six-month trial run of the class for the Child Abuse Prevention Council over 15 years ago, and continues to teach the classes today.
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Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
The Padres view Sullivan as a valuable resource as the team begins to wrap its head around the ABS challenge system that will receive a trial run in spring training games this year.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Assuming the Raptors can get and remain healthy, at least near the top of their rotation, the trial run comes at a great time.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The Starship reusable mega-rocket, the largest ever sent into orbit, is due for its seventh trial run later this week.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
The Padres view Sullivan as a valuable resource as the team begins to wrap its head around the ABS challenge system that will receive a trial run in spring training games this year.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Assuming the Raptors can get and remain healthy, at least near the top of their rotation, the trial run comes at a great time.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The Starship reusable mega-rocket, the largest ever sent into orbit, is due for its seventh trial run later this week.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
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The agency also noted that the company’s response to its list of observations, formally known as Form 483, was insufficient.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Given that there are very few underwater observations of narwhals and so little is understood about this whale's behavior, however, another researcher who wasn't part of the study team is skeptical.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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My new book was 40% off of $13.99, saving me $5.60 at checkout.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Right now, the trending style is a whopping 80 percent off, thanks to a double discount applied at checkout.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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On the Series watches, Apple plans to put the camera inside the device's display itself, while on the larger Ultra model, the camera will lie on the side of the watch, next to the side button.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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The security did an amazing job keeping watch over the ship last night.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Diminishing the workforce will impair rapid response capabilities, surveillance and research capabilities that remain essential for managing future health threats that are nearly always present such as the bird flu and measles.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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During Friday's hearing, surveillance footage from a hotel allegedly showing Combs beating an ex-girlfriend was discussed.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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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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The research is the result of collaboration between the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, and several other organizations.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Just do your research or test in a small, inconspicuous corner before starting.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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That data is transmitted to a nearby computer or smartphone, where it's recorded for subsequent perusal by a physician.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2025
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There’s been lots more happening in the snowy German capital, including politics on the red carpet and plenty of packages for your perusal.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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The poet, who died in 1976, injects mournful omniscience into explorations of heartache.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Starman is the story of Gentry Lee, currently chief engineer for planetary exploration at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Trial run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20run. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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