try out

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Because of the harassment, L.H. eventually stopped trying to play any organized sports whatsoever and issued a sworn declaration in the lower courts that she would not try out for sports teams in the future.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Lower courts ruled in her favor and allowed her to try out, but she didn’t qualify for the team because her times were too slow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

I’ll try out some guitars, check out different effect pedals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Albon says it's the perfect circuit to try out the cars after changes were made to the new engine rules during the break.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

If it works out, she might even do it in the spring so I can try out for softball.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina