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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
The rehearsals and workshops that took place before any shooting was done allowed for each actor to feel emboldened to voice concerns or suggestions.
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Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
During a rehearsal break, Arnold motioned Savchenko over and asked him to explain a video, in which eagle-eyed fans noticed the background were the same in Savchenko and Nader’s latest posts.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The drills, viewed as a possible rehearsal for invasion, raised alarms in Washington.
—Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Once the residency wrapped, Spears was seemingly regaining her autonomy, but a reported dance rehearsal dispute with her father led to the cancellation of a follow-up Vegas residency, Britney: Domination.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
During a rehearsal break, Arnold motioned Savchenko over and asked him to explain a video, in which eagle-eyed fans noticed the background were the same in Savchenko and Nader’s latest posts.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The drills, viewed as a possible rehearsal for invasion, raised alarms in Washington.
—Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Once the residency wrapped, Spears was seemingly regaining her autonomy, but a reported dance rehearsal dispute with her father led to the cancellation of a follow-up Vegas residency, Britney: Domination.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearsal
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What Republican Senate control will mean The first Trump presidency was a showcase for what happens when both the White House and Senate are held by Republicans — and a preview of what’s to come.Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Go deeper: Our national coverage offers a preview of what to expect between Election Day and the inauguration.Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Learning to live with the state of the world’s a daily practice.Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The wine program at Mother Wolf stocks more than 400 labels, focusing on Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Sardinia, with multi-generational family producers and emerging estates and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The two men, whose trial is scheduled to start Monday, are accused of being part of a sophisticated human smuggling operation feeding a fast-growing population of Indians living illegally in the U.S. Both have pleaded not guilty.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Of the other six, one became a federal informant, while five others either pleaded guilty to murder or were convicted at trial.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehearsal. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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