in rehearsal

phrase

: in the act of preparing for a public performance by practicing
musicians in rehearsal
also : in the process of being rehearsed by the performers
a production of King Learin rehearsal

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Paquette was in a ska/punk band in his youth, then began setting up impromptu music shows in rehearsal studios and other places. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026 But in rehearsal, the most challenging thing was going up on your toes, because doing it over and over hurts you. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, the band has been working through the new songs in rehearsal in Louisville, and Johnson has helped pare down their 30 new songs to a manageable 15. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026 Dressed in rehearsal clothes, the comedian pulls a series of exaggerated expressions, hinting at the outrageous comedy audiences can expect when the curtain rises. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in rehearsal

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“In rehearsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rehearsal. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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