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Recent Examples of trial and error
After what feels like endless trial and error, Discovery+ will land firmly within Global Networks.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Pay attention to the ironclad, near chronological setlist built through generations of trial and error response on the road, and watch how tens of thousands of people who were there for each step of Wayne’s career reacts to it.
—Abe Beame, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
To replicate all of this at the LUNA facility required a lot of trial and error with camera angles and lighting.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2025
Developing a robust ethics, in other words, is participatory and cultural; rules have to be worked out in the complex context of the human experience, with a lot of trial and error.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 3 June 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Pay attention to the ironclad, near chronological setlist built through generations of trial and error response on the road, and watch how tens of thousands of people who were there for each step of Wayne’s career reacts to it.
—Abe Beame, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
To replicate all of this at the LUNA facility required a lot of trial and error with camera angles and lighting.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2025
Developing a robust ethics, in other words, is participatory and cultural; rules have to be worked out in the complex context of the human experience, with a lot of trial and error.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Imagine waking up on vacation in a bed facing the ocean, before heading to your private gym for a morning workout.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Men might start strong with heavier lifts, but when the workout gets long?—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The news of Plum’s absence came as a surprise just after practice on Monday, with the Sparks ruling her out because of a lower leg injury.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Yes, at practice, men and women fence each other, no problem.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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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
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Everyone was having so much fun and would show up early for rehearsals to watch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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The point of this exercise was to see where Montreal fits in the marketplace.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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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
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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
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Since then, the defense has filed multiple pretrial motions, including their request to move the trial due to publicity.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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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
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Hosted by Jordan Kisner, author of the essay collection Thin Places.—
Thresholds
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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