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Last year Sea Legend completed a trial run from Asia to Europe in a record 20 days.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

A robot with expressive eyebrows that is designed to perform basic tasks to free up healthcare workers is being given a trial run by a hospital in Milan.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

Following a trial run, the retailer will also expand its fine-jewelry offerings — an area it has tried to reinvigorate in recent years — to 350 more locations.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

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 Feb. 2, 2026

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




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