We did a dry run of the experiment. After several dry runs, she was ready to give the speech.
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1941, in the meaning defined at sense 1
dry runs
noun
plural of dry run
as in rehearsals
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance we had time for just one dry run of the play before opening night