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Recent Examples of trial and error
Like in most experimental studies, focusing on mice first will allow for trial and error, but Montine remains cautiously optimistic about what figuring out a treatment will mean for this young patient population.
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Leanne Miller, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Students garden, keep bees, and care for animals, learning through trial and error as much as through success.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
That wasn’t the only trial and error.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
With no formal engineering background, Richardson began collecting information online, perusing old manuals, learning through trial and error.
—Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Leanne Miller, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Students garden, keep bees, and care for animals, learning through trial and error as much as through success.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
That wasn’t the only trial and error.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
With no formal engineering background, Richardson began collecting information online, perusing old manuals, learning through trial and error.
—Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
Noun
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For now, As Deep As the Grave stands as a high-profile test.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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That's when Crosby was told there were concerns with his medical tests.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The woman who became SNL’s first female head writer is about to launch the show’s most ambitious international experiment yet — from London.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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The partnership will also give Canal+’s production partners access to Veo3, Google’s generative AI video tool, for use in previsualization and creative experimentation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Green thinking underpins every practice at Hotel Maria - from the energy-efficient lighting right through to recycling programs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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These professionals are responsible for advising farms and agribusinesses on eco-friendly practices.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even after swimming, the shirt dried quickly enough to remain comfortable during long walks or beach workouts.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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An interest in evening workouts is on the rise nationwide, the workout expert explained.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Franza just wrapped up her final rehearsal for the annual fundraiser for breast cancer research.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is one rehearsal of many as the troupe plans to meet for eight hours, five days a week, leading up to the final show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The facility would include three swimming pools, exercise rooms, gymnasiums, and a walking and jogging track.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The brief was to combine fresh air and exercise in the day with great meals with friends in special places in the evening.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brothers faced a few unsuccessful trials before achieving the final result.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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While Parker was scheduled to face trial for the alleged murder of Thomas, court records show he had previously been found incompetent to stand trial in an earlier case.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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