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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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Consequently, comparisons between observations in this atlas and sites elsewhere in the world may be possible by noting the characteristics of the various settings described herein.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further research combining mathematical modeling with observations of Venus's surface will help provide a better understanding of the planet's geology, the researchers said.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The opportunity to interact with customers doesn’t end at checkout.—
Sharat Potharaju,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Consumer automation once promised seamless checkout experiences that empowered customers to bag our own groceries.—
Tressie McMillan Cottom,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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More than 3 million people were under tornado watches in the region Friday afternoon.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Kaia wore a Givenchy by Sarah Burton dress, which features a square neck and ankle-length, paired with black kitten heels, and a simple gold watch.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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The suspect was seen placing the devices in surveillance video footage, FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia said.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, the Trump administration laid off thousands of federal health workers, including teams leading HIV surveillance, prevention, and research and a group of global health researchers working to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, Congress passed a bill authorizing TSA to develop a pilot program that could end the recheck shuffle stateside.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
25 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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New research suggests calculating your Daily Heart Rate Per Step (DHRPS) with smartwatch data could be a more accurate indicator of your heart health.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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The link between the zoster vaccine and a lower dementia risk has been strengthened in new research.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 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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First, Europe is increasingly recognizing the need to develop homegrown capabilities in critical areas like space exploration and key technologies, especially given its lack of a bold program comparable to the U.S. or China.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn — amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes — family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us and ultimately destroys us.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Trial run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20run. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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