trial and error

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Recent Examples of trial and error That said, the regulars marked with the red paint evidently learned a bit better through trial and error, achieving their goal about 52 percent of the time. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025 The strategy is very much a work in progress as Democrats scramble through trial and error to locate communications techniques that can break through the noise of Trump’s frenzied second term. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 June 2025 Learning to use the system took some trial and error. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025 After months of trial and error, the doctors had finally sourced control of the infection. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for trial and error
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
Noun
  • Newell also might be underrated given his lack of electrifying highlights; analytic models view the southpaw more favorably than the eye test.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • The test involved punching holes in the ear pinna of rabbits and mice and tracking the wound-repairing process.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The venue’s 12 to 15 staff members will start with a few shows on the weekends, and experiment with formats such as residencies and eclectic types of performances — such as dance, circus and comedy — in addition to music.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
  • What started as an experiment has since become a meaningful addition to our portfolio and a fresh, distinctive white wine that brings a new dimension to the Bella Union experience.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • As the losses mounted, Parker prepared for a return and called Agler to arrange a closed workout.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
  • Guests can participate in various Zumba classes, including sessions led by Zumba creator Beto Perez, along with other workout programs.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The goal is to mirror real-world conditions during practice.
    Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Yes, at practice, men and women fence each other, no problem.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Everyone was having so much fun and would show up early for rehearsals to watch.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
  • Engaging in work outside the studio or rehearsal space provides the critical structure, financial stability and mental refreshment essential for crucial artistic results.
    Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • The point of this exercise was to see where Montreal fits in the marketplace.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • The 50-minute classes, which combine vinyasa yoga with the core-strengthening and toning benefits of Pilates, welcome a maximum of six people, allowing instructors to guide people through the exercises with care and adapt each session to individual needs and fitness level.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Hippler held back little in writing that the defense had failed to meet its legal burden necessary to warrant delay of the trial.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025
  • Abrego Garcia’s lawyers filed an emergency request Thursday to a federal judge in Maryland to order the government to take Abrego Garcia to that state upon release, an arrangement that would prevent his deportation before trial.
    Ben Finley, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The evening opened with a conversation between co-editors Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez—both of whom also contributed essays—moderated by another story contributor, Julie Flakstad, founder of the Midlife Truth Project and co-host of the limited series podcast of the same name.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 25 June 2025
  • Hosted by Jordan Kisner, author of the essay collection Thin Places.
    Thresholds June 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025

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