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• n  a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
  he missed too many rehearsals
  a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding
• n  (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory

• The Met's Volpe finally lost patience with her rehearsal shenanigans -- which included lateness and even absence, as well as withering criticism of her fellow performers and flaky .
• For all of Edward Kennedy's legal efforts to avoid what he fears would be a circus-style inquest into the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, a sort of rehearsal for an inquest was held .
• Two days before his death, Michael Jackson performed an energetic rehearsal for his London tour.

• dry run

News & Articles

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• Correction: Jordan-Syria-War Games story
  U.S. Navy sailors stand in formation aboard the USS Stockdale before maneuvers with the... An Iraqi Counter Terrorist forces soldier participates in a rehearsal with forces from Jordan... U.S. Navy Ensign Shin Knoll watches a Jordanian patrol craft from aboard the USS Stockdale...
  June 19, 2013 - Washington Examiner
• Try A Retirement Dress Rehearsal Before You Retire
  I think before you start retirement for real, you should consider a dress rehearsal to see if you really want to retire.
  June 17, 2013 - CBS Boston
• Today's Ticket: Blend Chorus Open Rehearsal Night
  Thought guys had the corner on the barbershop quartet gig? Not so. Check out Fort Collins' own Blend Chorus. This a capella all-female chorus celebrates the art of barbershop music will host an open guest night at its Monday rehearsal. If you've ever wanted to learn how to do close, four-part a capella harmony, this is your chance. Rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. at Community of Christ Church, 220 E ...
  June 17, 2013 - The Fort Collins Coloradoan

Quotes

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• Carlos Bocanegra in Lewiston Sun Journal
  Last year's Confederations Cup was a nice dress rehearsal and we were in this situation a little bit,Bocanegra said. "We had to win, and last time we had to get some help. This time, we just need to win."
• A. C. Lyles in FOXNews
  He would have little comments to make during rehearsal about a scene and it was never a suggestion that would enhance him,Lyles said. "It was always to enhance someone else in the scene and I thought that was very courageous of him."
• Josh Groban in ABC News
  I saw it at rehearsal,presenter Josh Groban said of the theater. "It's amazing. It's a nice alternative to an arena."