Examples of dry run in a Sentence
We did a dry run of the experiment.
After several dry runs, she was ready to give the speech.
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Even the smallest components are painted or treated to ensure maximum longevity, while final assembly (carried out after at least one dry run) aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.
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Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Even if the sun stays quiet through the flight, the Artemis II crew will conduct a shelter-building dry run on day 8 of the mission.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
So, consider today a dry run of what will ultimately occur when the war winds down.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
In short, the conflict contained a dry run for a potential chemical attack.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
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Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Even if the sun stays quiet through the flight, the Artemis II crew will conduct a shelter-building dry run on day 8 of the mission.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
So, consider today a dry run of what will ultimately occur when the war winds down.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
In short, the conflict contained a dry run for a potential chemical attack.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dry run
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“Dry run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20run. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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