as in previews
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 rehearsals
At this point in late summer, there are still a few weeks before rehearsals, before the storm of Rose rolls in.
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Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
The orchestra rehearsals are about a mile away, and my husband often rides his bike to work.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
The chorus rehearsals are literally three blocks from my house, in this old historic neighborhood.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Another of last year’s contestants, influencer Zara McDermott, also revealed that her professional dance partner, Graziano Di Prima, had kicked her during rehearsals.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
In addition, the BBC introduced 15 training room observers in place for rehearsals.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
The orchestra rehearsals are about a mile away, and my husband often rides his bike to work.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
The chorus rehearsals are literally three blocks from my house, in this old historic neighborhood.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Another of last year’s contestants, influencer Zara McDermott, also revealed that her professional dance partner, Graziano Di Prima, had kicked her during rehearsals.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
In addition, the BBC introduced 15 training room observers in place for rehearsals.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
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