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rehearsal

[ ri-hur-suhl ]

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noun

a session of exercise, drill, or practice, usually private, in preparation for a public performance, ceremony, etc.:
a play rehearsal; a wedding rehearsal.
the act of rehearsing.
a repeating or relating:
a rehearsal of grievances.

rehearsal

/ ��ɪˈ��ɜː��ə�� /

a session of practising a play, concert, speech etc, in preparation for public performance
the act of going through or recounting; recital
rehearsal of his own virtues was his usual occupation
in rehearsal
being prepared for public performance

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First recorded in 1350–1400, rehearsal is from the Middle English word rehersaille. See rehearse, -al ²

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The shy idols waved back – they were on their way to the barracks after rehearsals for the anniversary parade.

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The Philippines military says the drills are a rehearsal for national defence but insists they are not directed at any particular country.

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On the first day of production rehearsal, López gave an emotional speech about why she felt called to write “Real Women Have Curves” 37 years ago.

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All “Ironbound” rehearsals will be open to the public, and local students are involved in the production.

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She kept that difficult information to herself during rehearsals, not wanting to add tumult or disruption to her students’ lives.

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