dry run

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The test involves a four-astronaut flyby of the moon as a dry run for a moon landing, perhaps in 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

"They've had a dry run and made it work, they know the pairings," said Europe's first Ryder Cup-winning captain Jacklin.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

This isn’t necessary for everyone, but if a child is worried about how they’ll get to campus or where to find a bathroom, a dry run may allay their concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

The PGA Awards are often considered a dry run for the Oscars’ best picture race since the guild shares significant member overlap with the academy and uses the same preferential ballot to pick its winner.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024

Even those who were years removed from their own day of glorious release were anxious to help with preparations as a kind of dry run.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou