auditioning

Example Sentences

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He conducted his briefing as if he was auditioning for the job he already holds.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Blanche has rejected the idea that he is auditioning for the permanent top job, which would require Senate confirmation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I remember coming here for pilot season and — to speak to L.A. sort of dying in terms of stuff happening here or whatever — you’d be auditioning, sometimes three times a day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Blanche seems to be quite aggressively auditioning for the AG job, and he also seems to be much less constrained by whatever the thing was that once constrained Bondi.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

What is this I’m auditioning for, a dance concert?

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle