trial run

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If those items do well, he said Sweetgreen plans to expand the offerings beyond that trial run in the middle of the year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

The first draw is a trial run for a scheme that the city could extend, the official said, adding that there was an "ecological interest" in reusing burial plots.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

What started as a one-year trial run has turned into a hall of fame legacy for Scott Pickler, who is now in his 26th season as manager of the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

When Margaret spoke with Salon in April, she was in the middle of a monthlong trial run working remotely to get a feel for her workflow for when she and Dale eventually move.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

I saw it as an early test, a trial run that could help me determine what I might be able to accomplish as First Lady, a literal way to root myself in this new job.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama