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rehearsal

noun

ri-ˈhər-səl

Definition of rehearsal

as in practice

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 Broadway, with its relentless pace and throw-you-into-the-deep-end approach to rehearsal, provided a similar challenge. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Under the two-year closure plan, programming and the building's JFK memorial would be moved to the smaller, adjacent rehearsal facility known as The REACH, according to the filing. — Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Pyongyang has long denounced the joint drills, calling them a rehearsal for invading the North. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Ballet Society members get access to receptions, exclusive open rehearsals, talks and other events. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearsal

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Though none of the players who were cut seriously threatened for spots, a few should return to the practice squad.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Though interest in peptides is popular in certain wellness circles, including with podcasters like Joe Rogan, many of those who are seeking alternative medicine or who are going back to traditional cultural practices don’t fit the MAHA archetype.

— Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

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The trial brings to a head a decades-old case that for years has drawn the eyes of hip-hop fans and true crime experts alike.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

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The intense storm activity in the Pacific this summer may be a preview of what’s to come.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
While Sipe has been performing for decades, another at the preview event was preparing to make his festival debut.

— Rashad Alexander August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

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