as in to test
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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Ira Winderman, Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2024
But the out-of-town tryout is currently starring Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth, as well as Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
Teams are allowed to carry up to 21 players in the offseason, with Stevens under an Exhibit 10 camp tryout contract.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Florida has its tryouts in December, while California started in January and Maryland a month later.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
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Loading your audio article MIAMI — The perception of NBA summer league is of the ultimate open tryout, where the longest of longshots are allowed to dream.
—Ira Winderman, Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2024
But the out-of-town tryout is currently starring Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth, as well as Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
Teams are allowed to carry up to 21 players in the offseason, with Stevens under an Exhibit 10 camp tryout contract.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Florida has its tryouts in December, while California started in January and Maryland a month later.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
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“Try (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/try%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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