practice run
Example Sentences
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The encounter served as a practice run for Lucy's future visits to the Trojan asteroids, beginning with its flyby of Eurybates on Aug. 12, 2027.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
They know their racers better than the racers know themselves, analyzing every turn, riding the chairlift with them for every practice run, monitoring not just what’s going on inside the boots but inside the helmet.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
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
Deliver the speech, in a practice run, from the cards.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
