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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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The changes meant that Donnelly had to reorient her portrayal of Joan with just a few weeks of rehearsal.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
South Korea and the U.S. have responded by expanding their military exercises, which North Korea views as invasion rehearsals.
—Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
If time permits, conduct rehearsals so presenters can practice speaking, handling questions and navigating the event platform or software.
Visuals and other materials, such as slide decks, infographics and videos, can also enhance your message and keep the audience engaged.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
But in those early rehearsals, Alex started feeling numbness, peripheral neuropathy, especially in his feet.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
South Korea and the U.S. have responded by expanding their military exercises, which North Korea views as invasion rehearsals.
—Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
If time permits, conduct rehearsals so presenters can practice speaking, handling questions and navigating the event platform or software.
Visuals and other materials, such as slide decks, infographics and videos, can also enhance your message and keep the audience engaged.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
But in those early rehearsals, Alex started feeling numbness, peripheral neuropathy, especially in his feet.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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