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audition

[aw-dish-uhn] / ɔˈdɪʃ ən /
NOUN
test of ability
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It feels like he has passed his audition and also that he has a bit of clout.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

And he is using his tenure to audition for the full position by attempting to show he can out-Bondi, Bondi.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Saturday night's episode showed the boys' choir leader - and former X Factor contestant - Lloyd Macey nominated the boys for the audition.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He installed Blanche as her temporary replacement, in what White House officials say may be an audition for the permanent job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

We set out for the audition on an overcast January morning heavy with the threat of snow.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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