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Recent Examples of trial and error
Learning to landscape is a journey of trial and error, so don’t be afraid to dive in head first and get your hands dirty.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
All the trial and error can leave me feeling like a mad scientist trying to find the perfect hair-thickening formula.
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Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Roller noted that the students develop their creativity and problem-solving skills through trial and error.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
During that period, a lot of trial and error has resulted in a variety of flavor profiles.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for trial and error
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
All the trial and error can leave me feeling like a mad scientist trying to find the perfect hair-thickening formula.
—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Roller noted that the students develop their creativity and problem-solving skills through trial and error.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
During that period, a lot of trial and error has resulted in a variety of flavor profiles.
—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for trial and error
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.
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The Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment announced its intention to burn various materials on the moon.
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Without that alignment, deployments stall, decision-making slows and the initiative struggles to move from experimentation to enterprise value.
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On a recent morning, McCartney spoke from the sports research lab at Nike’s headquarters just outside Portland, Oregon, where experimentation helped the kits come to life.
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The boy died during practice runs at Mason Motocross in Mason County on Sunday morning, CBS affiliate WOWK reported.
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The Chiefs’ 2026 tight end room is crowded, so Pline’s most likely path could be finding a home on the team’s practice squad.
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Droves of shoppers are also going after these mid-rise Skechers pants that are primed for workouts and lounge sessions, as well as these Gloria Vanderbilt straight-leg jeans that my petite mom has worn for more than 15 years.
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Scott recommends adding a 20-minute explosive-power session to your weekly workout routine, which could include exercises like squat jumps and jumping jacks.
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According to a June 16 release posted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, there are no flights scheduled for several hours in the early afternoon of July 3 to allow for aerial rehearsals, and no flights after noon on July 4 for celebratory aerial performances and fireworks.
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Hours before the show, Richie shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram from rehearsal and the sound check.
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Maintaining fitness through practices like cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and adequate sleep is crucial for combating decision fatigue, managing stress, and sustaining peak performance over a long career.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
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Twice before in the past year, a judge has ordered Blake Rakela to remain ineligible for bail pending trial.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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