trial and errors

Definition of trial and errorsnext
plural of trial and error

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Noun
  • Prisoners endured frequent selections, some by Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, known for his gruesome experiments on camp inmates.
    Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The crew will spend eight months conducting experiments to prepare for human exploration beyond Earth's orbit.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The new sunscreen achieved an SPF rating of 30 and – without the clumping particles – was visibly less whiter, as confirmed by an array of color science metric tests the team conducted.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Matrix has already completed successful flight tests near Shanghai, bringing real size and real ambition to an industry still dominated by small prototypes.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Do one complete set (on both sides for the sided exercises) from each of the three categories above at least once daily.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The exercises that build a strong, defined back A balanced routine that includes strength training, cardio, and mobility can improve everything from daily function to athletic performance, while also shaping muscle over time.
    Ciara Lucas, SELF, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Lance’s way of dealing with rehearsals and the shooting was very accurate.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Then, there’s a tech period of 12 hours for two to three weeks, followed by more rehearsals during the day and preview performances at night that would get her home around one in the morning.
    Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • At one of the workouts, Mid-Atlantic area scout Jordan Trgovac alerted Kirksey about a prospect who pulled out of participation for the all-star week.
    Mike Kaye February 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Both said afterward that the workouts went well.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Thus, the article stressed that the Chinese navy must urgently address these risks, offering an unusually detailed proposal for a systematic crash-response plan, drawing lessons from US Navy salvage practices to improve readiness and protect sensitive technology.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Public Act 23-167, passed in 2023, called on schools to begin implementing restorative justice practices — the goal being to address problematic student behavior without resorting to punitive measures like suspension.
    Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Trial and errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20errors. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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