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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 Inside the rehearsal hall this week, an exchange of powerful dialogue echoes across the stage. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Earlier in the week, Stiles opened up to Variety about the emotional rehearsals. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 While one organization is staging a show, the other will be preparing its next production in the rehearsal room. — Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 Bishop Martha Mary Sherman, left, carries a crucifix and stand while priests Linda Wilcox, center, and Mary Smith carry other items for a rehearsal for Annie Girresch’s ordination. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearsal

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The latest push to end the practice began in June after an 18-year-old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway carriage.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
The Act, which has been introduced to the Senate but not yet been enacted into law, seeks to establish a program for the active remediation of orbital debris as well as requiring the development of uniform orbital debris standard practices.

— David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of practice

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The office’s misdemeanor section is a development ground and steppingstone for young prosecutors who take mostly DWIs and assault causing bodily injury to a family member cases to trial.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors, meantime, believe the trial could start much sooner.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of trial

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In a preview of political fights to come over artificial intelligence, the data center industry is starting to spend money on elections for the first time.

— Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Be careful because certain apps may open or begin loading a preview.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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