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
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
Deliver the speech, in a practice run, from the cards.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
