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n. - A test of the suitability of a performer; Trying something to find out about it.

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  • Some had been wary, fearing Bauer would get a long-term tryout for the job if Sanford stepped down.
  • Despite an 8.29 ERA in 38 innings, Pickford got a tryout from the Padres and started the season at Triple-A.
  • Alsid Panteau said the tryout was a big opportunity.
  • And I’m still interested in tryout the Twitter/Facebook story …).
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