as in tests
to put (something) to a test
want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery
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High school students who took Advanced Placement (AP) tests during the 2025-2026 school year will soon be able to see their scores.
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Located in Noventa di Piave near Venice, the modernized facility tests high-voltage equipment such as transformers and disconnectors before they are deployed on power grids.
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For more precise information, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, a nonprofit that helps protect and restore the water quality of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers and their surrounding watersheds, samples the rivers and tributaries weekly each summer as part of its Swim Guide program.
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In Procida, one of the Phlegraean Islands off the coast of Naples, Tucci samples a lemon salad.
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“Tries (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tries%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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