tune up

Example Sentences

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The two teams now head into the fifth match on Saturday, the final tune-up ahead of the T20 World Cup starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

They get a good tune-up for the Division 1 playoffs with a matchup against Orange Lutheran on Sept. 18, a team they lost to last season 33-26.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Usually, a fighter coming back from retirement eases into the sport with tune-up fights.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

You might know that you can turn to traditional therapy if you’re facing challenges or you want to give your mental health a tune-up.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2025

And even though I remind her when I think about it, the car is way overdue for an oil change and a tune-up.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper