trial and errors

Definition of trial and errorsnext
plural of trial and error
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Noun
  • Science highlights among the cargo are experiments named ODYSSEY (Outcomes of microbial Dynamics during Spaceflight and in SimulatEd microgravity), STORIE (Storm Time O+ Ring current Imaging Evolution) and SPARK (Spleen Activity in Space Anemia and Red Cells Kinetics).
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • One of the latest experiments showed how exploiting signals from both Starlink and OneWeb satellites could improve ship navigation accuracy off the west coast of Greenland in the Arctic, meaning that the technique could probably work nearly anywhere on Earth.
    Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Parkinson on Friday revealed that the soil tests were positive for remains.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • Success at tests like puzzles and mazes, which appeared to Washburn to be the result of reasoning, or insight—observation and detection—Thorndike insisted was instead merely the result of blundering, repetition, and trial and error.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • The two were reported missing May 2 after participating in African Lion, annual multinational military exercises held in Morocco.
    Akram Oubachir, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • Kazakhstan is also set to host joint CSTO military exercises later this year.
    Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Training to Be Ellie Houston The performance has been months in the making, with Ellie deep in rehearsals and training to get her stamina half-time ready.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
  • Tomorrow’s event marks Russia’s defeat of Nazi Germany, and usually involves months of rehearsals and a huge military parade.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Panthers head coach Dave Canales noticed Smith’s range during a pair of rookie minicamp workouts this past weekend.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
  • But the team likely will invite Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer and Wilson for individual workouts and extensive interviews in Washington in the coming weeks.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • In team periods Saturday, Joly motioned around the slot and outside, similar to how Engram lined up throughout practices last year.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
  • Consumers seeking greener options should look for third-party certifications from organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, which verify sustainable forestry and manufacturing practices.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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“Trial and errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20errors. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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