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Recent Examples of trial run
It was thought to be a trial run for bombs on flights to the U.S.
Moscow is also suspected of being behind arson attacks in Poland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania and Latvia.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
This Bliss trial run is actually a trial run of his true loyalties.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
The two did a trial run together in the days leading up to Mears’ hiring.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 7 July 2024
Watch out-of-market NBA games for free during the three-month trial run.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
This Bliss trial run is actually a trial run of his true loyalties.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
The two did a trial run together in the days leading up to Mears’ hiring.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 7 July 2024
Watch out-of-market NBA games for free during the three-month trial run.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial run
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Keith remains to a large degree elusive, but Magaro subtly gives us insight into what drives his artistry, which is then augmented by Watts’ observations, from a critic’s P.O.V., and those of Manfred, a protective friend and professional associate with a profound respect for Jarrett’s gifts.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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After the initial observations in March, a second observation campaign has been planned for May.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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This expanding technology to allow more payment acceptance and make quicker checkout is beneficial for both merchants and consumers, in-person and online.—
Kanika Talwar,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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If your New Year’s resolutions had anything to do with a furniture upgrade or redecoration moment, these Presidents Day deals are here to make checkout much less painful.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
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The position flourishes when an offensive lineman does his job, and that has led to NFL quarterbacks giving their offensive linemen gifts like Rolex watches, and more.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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For its brand Chopard, De Rigo unveiled the latest Red Carpet design inspired by the jeweler’s fine watch collection.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Young people explained they had been socialized to anticipate workplace surveillance—one structured not by current employee monitoring, but instead by the acts of potential—or imagined—surveillance.—
Brooke Erin Duffy,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Shortly after the burglary, around 5:41 a.m., investigators with East Haven police set up surveillance to execute a search warrant at 125 Pleasant St. in New Britain.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 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 shows that while API attacks are rising, visibility into API risks that open doors for attackers is declining.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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The second report, released in December by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, caused a stir in the research and temperance communities.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Austin American-Statesman 0:00 3:42 A perusal of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's travel records over the past half-dozen years or so might give the impression that the Democrat from San Francisco is just one more Californian contemplating a move to Texas.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American-Statesman,
13 Oct. 2024
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League and Drafthouse staffers have been busy transferring the 50,000 movies to thin sleeves, which will be stocked in cabinets in the theater’s front hallway for perusal.—
Eric Webb,
Austin American-Statesman,
22 Feb. 2024
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This voyage combines exploration and comfort, culminating in a front-row seat to one of nature's greatest shows.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sailings run from December to May, during which time the region’s unpredictable weather abates for long enough to allow for comfortable exploration.—
Justin Meneguzzi,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Trial run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20run. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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