| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sent out feelers, so to speak | New York Times | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Tried a strategy without fully committing | ||
| Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally | Universal | 02 Jul 2022 |
| Explored before making a commitment | New York Times | 09 Jun 2018 |
| Explored before making a commitment | ||
| Showed caution, in a way | New York Times | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Showed caution, in a way | ||
| Didn't just dive in | ||
| Didn't just dive in | ||
| Tried working for Poland Springs? | ||
| Tried something new |