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Recent Examples of trial and error
With a lot of trial and error, combined with a custom prototype furnace and specialized equipment, the team found how to combine the precise conditions, ingredients, and methods to produce 18 kg (39 lb) at a time.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
The movie inspired a very brief period of trial and error.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
The 13-step skin-care regimen that Union ultimately landed on took some trial and error.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Second, zeroing in on a diagnosis can be a process of trial and error since symptoms can be so varied and nonspecific (think: abdominal pain, fatigue).
—Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
The movie inspired a very brief period of trial and error.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
The 13-step skin-care regimen that Union ultimately landed on took some trial and error.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Second, zeroing in on a diagnosis can be a process of trial and error since symptoms can be so varied and nonspecific (think: abdominal pain, fatigue).
—Health, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trial and error
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
Noun
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The test question for which Taylor was placed on leave included a quote from the text which had a racial epithet.—
Campbell Roper,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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The King of Kings will debut in about 50 as the network gets its first big test.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The recent arrivals will soon commence on Expedition 73 at the space station, helping to maintain the station and performing science experiments mostly designed to lay the groundwork for future missions to the moon and deep space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Image The experiments are costly and time-consuming.—
Nina Agrawal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maneuvering a full-sized vacuum cleaner around a car is less of a chore and more of a workout.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The first hour to 90 minutes is on individual skill, and the last 90 minutes to two hours is a full team workout.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tariffs are taxes on imports and are intended to reduce the practice.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, some private plastic surgery practices don’t accept insurance anyway, which is another thing to inquire about before a consultation.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The whole eight-week rehearsal period was one of the greatest experiences of all of our lives.—
Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen · 2:05 min During a rehearsal break, Timbers, Groff, the choreographer Shannon Lewis and the music supervisor Andrew Resnick gathered to talk about six songs that are central to the show — and to understanding the layers and mysteries of Bobby Darin.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Patients with desk jobs are usually back to work within a week or two, but have to abstain from exercise until cleared by their surgeon.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Experts say water exercise is a great, joint-friendly option that people are more likely to stick with.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch UConn vs. UCLA with Fubo’s free trial.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
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He was indicted on charges of murder-for-hire and drug distribution and is awaiting trial, according to prosecutors.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This requires accelerating the entire application timeline—finalizing college lists by spring of junior year, completing main essays over the summer, and preparing application materials for early deadlines.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ozturk, a Turkish Ph.D. student, co-authored an opinion essay in 2024 criticizing Tufts University's ties to companies linked to Israel.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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