Example Sentences

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Once I have been stung and acquire my Wasp-Man superpowers, I will be auditioning for a young sidekick to be called Stinger.

From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025

Dobbs, like Fields, will be auditioning over the next six games whether he’s comfortable acknowledging it or not.

From Washington Times • Nov. 26, 2023

The U-23 players will be auditioning for coach Jason Kreis, who called the camp “a great opportunity to evaluate some new faces.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2021

“He has to play smart football. He can’t be careless with the football. I think Jameis will be auditioning for a position going forward.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2018

When Julio Urias makes his major league debut Friday, the left-hander will be auditioning for more than a permanent place on the Dodgers' roster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2016