practice run
Example Sentences
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Just 13 months ago, Cyprien Sarrazin, a French Olympic medal hopeful, lost his edge on an icy turn in a practice run on the slope.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
"It was just to get the taste of independence, a sort of practice run for living on your own," said Sophie Davies, 20, from Neath.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025
Politicians typically don’t mind campaign documentaries, because a race is a road show and the camera is a practice run for the performance part of the gig.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025
Ahead of the jump, many of the lawmakers participated in a practice run in April in Florida to recertify for the launch.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024
On our first practice run we couldn't even get out of the harbor without shaming ourselves in front of the entire boating community.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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