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Recent Examples of trial and error
My organization credentials are well-earned after much trial and error.
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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Know Care Needs Gardening is a balance of curiosity, practice, and trial and error.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than learning purely from real-world trial and error, these systems absorb the rules of physics through simulation, practicing in digital environments where failure is cheap and fast.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
But to become Nike, there were years' worth of trial and error.
—Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Know Care Needs Gardening is a balance of curiosity, practice, and trial and error.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than learning purely from real-world trial and error, these systems absorb the rules of physics through simulation, practicing in digital environments where failure is cheap and fast.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
But to become Nike, there were years' worth of trial and error.
—Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
Noun
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Inexpensive test kits are available online or at garden centers.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Great Big Game Show is one of the newest attractions on International Drive, giving friends, co-workers, couples and families a chance to go head to head in tests of skill, luck, strategy and knowledge.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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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
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On March 9, the brand debuted its first-ever physical flagship store globally, choosing Houston as the launchpad for a massive 32,000-square-foot retail experiment.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Pearlized was developed in partnership with David Franklin, a two-time Arts/Industry resident and Kohler MakerSpace artist — programs that uniquely reflect Kohler’s commitment to craft, experimentation and creative exchange.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Cartoon Network later gave birth to the post-prime-time programming of Adult Swim, which evolved into a groundbreaking laboratory for comedic experimentation, animated and otherwise.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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After the high ankle sprain and torn ligaments, she was cleared to return to practice in three months.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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In the first two years under Canales, the Panthers have only had two QBs on the active roster and have kept an additional one on the practice squad — the team opting to use the additional game day slot for an extra lineman, or defender, or someone who can contribute on special teams.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The fitness center had glass walls facing the gym (perhaps to add a bit of workout motivation before donning a swimsuit).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Her morning routine also includes drinking water, making her bed, having a cup of black coffee and fitting in the aforementioned workout, whether that be the treadmill, yoga or a quick swim in her apartment’s swimming pool.—
Cristina Velocci,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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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
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According to the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Thunderbirds cost taxpayers about $35 million a year in salaries, aircraft, fuel, rehearsals and the C-17 cargo plane that hauls 50-plus support crew and spare parts to every stop on the tour.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Though the longest hitters in the game are finding ways to pick up more speed every year — either through equipment changes or exercise regimens geared toward explosiveness — those same players are trending in the opposite direction in accuracy.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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An exercise log can help with consistency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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After a lengthy trial, he was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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They are generally barred in federal criminal trials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2026
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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