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Recent Examples of trial and error
But getting there can take a lot of trial and error.
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Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 3 Oct. 2025
Overwintering dahlias as perennials takes patience, persistence, and a little bit of trial and error.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
This five-year phase has been about trial and error across the board, moving circularity from philosophy to practice.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
For Black, finding the right balance is always an ongoing process of trial and error, a battle that is largely won in the editing room.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 3 Oct. 2025
Overwintering dahlias as perennials takes patience, persistence, and a little bit of trial and error.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
This five-year phase has been about trial and error across the board, moving circularity from philosophy to practice.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
For Black, finding the right balance is always an ongoing process of trial and error, a battle that is largely won in the editing room.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
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Paul Maurice expected Saturday night to be the biggest test of the Florida Panthers’ season-opening homestand.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Later experiments appeared to confirm what Prentice’s genetic data suggested.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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In one experiment, a robot fitted with the new skin successfully navigated a model of human arteries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Wise, with The Star since 2021, has most recently served as the assistant managing editor for engagement and experimentation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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The project explores indigo’s cultural history, artistic expression and material experimentation; its fourth edition will be presented at Kingpins Amsterdam on October 15–16, 2025, reaffirming Arvind’s commitment to celebrating indigo’s legacy and creative potential through an artistic lens.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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His teammates and Dodgers coaches cackled when Ohtani’s Michael Bublé walk-up song blasted during the Dodgers’ workout and Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box for a round of hitting.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Upstairs is the expansive workout floor with cardio equipment, barbells and racks, weight machines and free weights, as well as dedicated studios for barre, yoga, Pilates, and strength and conditioning group classes.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Discussions have been held about dividing Madrid’s football operations from their business operations and letting speculators invest in the latter — although how (or if) that would work in practice is a moot point.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, safety concerns have been raised at the plant, which faced federal fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices, according to federal records.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dorcaz was attacked shortly after leaving a dance rehearsal and was reportedly on his way home when the incident occurred.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
11 Oct. 2025
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will have front row seats at the event which, according to satellite imagery of apparent rehearsals, could include a large-scale mass gymnastics performance.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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Today, Gucci Mane follows a strict regimen of medication, rest, exercise, and therapy.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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This season has been an exercise in frustration.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Miles, who is accused of aiding and abetting Davis by giving him the gun used to kill Harris, faces a capital murder trial in December.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to the Danville San Ramon, Moseby’s criminal trial has been delayed eight times in recent years as both his attorneys and prosecutors from the district attorney’s office have requested more time to work on the case.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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