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Recent Examples of trial and error
In fact, Courtney says that finding the most suitable iron is all about trial and error.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Therefore, adding probiotics to the diet might include some trial and error.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Spencer agreed, noting that figuring out what works may involve trial and error.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Understanding your triggers involves some trial and error.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Therefore, adding probiotics to the diet might include some trial and error.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Spencer agreed, noting that figuring out what works may involve trial and error.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Understanding your triggers involves some trial and error.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for trial and error
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
Noun
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Completing a basic hearing test in the app is mandatory during setup, after which each aid is programmed with one of six preset frequency-tuning configurations.—
Christopher Null,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ground facilities and equipment for the production and tests have been completed and are operational, and the construction of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Hainan island is also proceeding as planned, according to CCTV.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For their experiment, the researchers took six two-year-old adult mini pigs and surgically extracted their third incisor and first premolar teeth.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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The experiments aboard Blue Origin's space capsule examined how to process lunar soil to extract resources and how to manufacture solar cells on the Moon for Blue Origin's Blue Alchemist project.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But his 24 Hour Fitness membership, for example, is perfect for that 3 a.m. workout.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Both options are breathable for workouts or other activities and have a secret hidden pocket.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Akashi’s work is unlike anything else: a multidisciplinary practice that ranges between glassblowing, casting, candle-making and stone carving, plus her signature hand motif that is usually cast in bronze or crystal.—
The Editors,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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But the practice of killing off affected birds is one that predates Biden, took place during Trump's first term as well, and has helped prevent the outbreak from spreading even further.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are 10-hour rehearsals for the game day festivities, including the national anthem.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, the event quickly unraveled—some guests refused to attend, and the friend responsible for the music made errors during both the rehearsal and ceremony.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, since exercise releases endorphins that can keep you up, avoiding exercising within two hours of bedtime is important.8 Sleep in a dark room: Light interferes with sleep, therefore a dark room will help people fall and stay asleep.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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Anachronistic urban features and budgetary limitations, however, repeatedly undercut the authenticity of the exercise in ways that wittily highlight the gulf between then and now.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the case regarding the landlord in California was headed to trial.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The federal trial against Combs is scheduled to begin May 5.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Devastated by what happened, Shoval decided to pen an open letter to David in the form of a film essay.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Love Stories is a series about love in all its forms, with a new essay each day through the week of Valentine’s Day.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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