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a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night
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Recent Examples of rehearsal
Over a year later, rehearsals resumed for the show.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Yourcenar called this work a rehearsal of the author’s own death, almost as if Mishima and his disciple Morita were breaking the fourth wall, but the film remains a fantasy, an illusion, an artistic exercise.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Establishment of an Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment, using around $400,000 in federal COVID-relief funds as seed money, was announced in October, as ballet rehearsals were underway.
—Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
There were no rehearsals, and costume fittings were tricky, save for Pattinson’s; his character wore only Gucci suits.
—Violet Lucca, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Yourcenar called this work a rehearsal of the author’s own death, almost as if Mishima and his disciple Morita were breaking the fourth wall, but the film remains a fantasy, an illusion, an artistic exercise.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Establishment of an Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment, using around $400,000 in federal COVID-relief funds as seed money, was announced in October, as ballet rehearsals were underway.
—Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
There were no rehearsals, and costume fittings were tricky, save for Pattinson’s; his character wore only Gucci suits.
—Violet Lucca, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rehearsal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
Noun
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Today’s quick wild-card preview includes key players, stats and matchups.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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During a recent preview, beers poured from a pink cactus behind the bar.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These practices can admittedly destroy some of the oil’s naturally beneficial components, too, including antioxidants like polyphenols, and introduce very low levels of some unsupportive compounds, such as trans-fatty acids, Dr. Mozaffarian says.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
13 Jan. 2025
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Next-gen companies are continuously seeking partners who embrace eco-friendly practices, such as energy-efficient data centers and carbon-neutral operations.—
To Quang Duy,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But in the downtown criminal courthouse, the absence of defendants derailed proceedings in several cases, including at least one murder trial slated to begin closing arguments Friday.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Nauta and De Oliveira argued a limited release to lawmakers could still prejudice any eventual trial against them.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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