trial run
Example Sentences
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One Palestinian official familiar with the arrangements for the trial run told the BBC around 30 Palestinian staff members had arrived at the Egyptian side of the crossing, ahead of the operational phase.
From BBC
As it turned out, that game on 14 January provided Trubin with a trial run for his Champions League heroics.
From BBC
The trial runs helped, but she said she is a worse trader when handling real money because more emotions take hold.
Perched on a bluff above the Mississippi River at the University of Minnesota, the museum was a trial run for Bilbao and Disney, without the help of advanced digital tools.
From Los Angeles Times
On August 12, 1863, after having completed trial runs in Mobile Bay, the Hunley was transported by rail to Charleston, South Carolina.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
