tune up

Example Sentences

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He was expected to return in a low-key tune-up.

From BBC

So does what appears to be a money-making tune-up fight against Paul undermine how seriously he will be taken in future?

From BBC

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

Warren, who has promoted Fury since his comeback to boxing in 2018 after a two-year hiatus from the sport, dismissed suggestions the Morecambe fighter will take a tune-up fight.

From BBC

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

From BBC