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as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night

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as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not

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as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something will rest and make another trial at climbing the mountain

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adjective

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Recent Examples of trial
Noun
Amanda Knox Still Feels 'Haunted' by Spirit of Slain Roommate Meredith Kercher — but in a 'Benevolent' Way (Exclusive) However, in 2011, an appeals court overturned the most serious charges against Knox, stating in her second trial that there had been a mishandling of DNA evidence in the case. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Inside the brick building, set along a historic street, an eight day trial was reaching its conclusion. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025 Austin testified during the 10-week trial, outlining in precise detail what occurred in the leadup to Sementilli’s slaying. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025 He was indicted on charges of murder-for-hire and drug distribution and is awaiting trial, according to prosecutors. Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial
Noun
  • The ordeal unraveled at Moore’s spa grand opening attended by RHOA cast members Porsha Williams, Cynthia Bailey, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley, per USA Today.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Tavares-Abel plans to use stop motion animation to tell the story of her ancestor’s migration ordeal.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Listen · 2:05 min During a rehearsal break, Timbers, Groff, the choreographer Shannon Lewis and the music supervisor Andrew Resnick gathered to talk about six songs that are central to the show — and to understanding the layers and mysteries of Bobby Darin.
    Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The whole eight-week rehearsal period was one of the greatest experiences of all of our lives.
    Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The test ahead is what Bessent will do if investors become more concerned that tariffs will harm the U.S. and global economy.
    Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The eye test likely was enough to diagnose what this Heat team, at 37-45, is lacking heading into a dreary 9-10 elimination play-in game at Chicago on Wednesday and an offseason that could begin as early as Thursday.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The team now intends to study more magnetars with Hubble in an attempt to decode their origins.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Cats are also known to not only knock but ring doorbells in an attempt at getting inside.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
  • Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ringwald on the other hand, thought Claire would have taken her own, more experimental path.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
    Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • In the game, as well as in real life, striking flint on steel can start a fire.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Get The State Worker Bee newsletter in your inbox This is a preview of our weekly newsletter.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • This is a preview of The 1600—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.
    Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025

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