trial and errors

Definition of trial and errorsnext
plural of trial and error
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Noun
  • In 2023, using a combination of experiments and mathematical modeling, Schramma and Jalaal reported that Elodea cells occupy a critical point at such a transition.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
  • By targeting a gene central to the molecular dysfunction and creating a novel system to deliver functional genetic instructions, High, Bennett and Maguire were able to move their therapy from the lab to experiments in dogs and finally to clinical trials in humans.
    Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • But the summary lacks any kind of detailed explanation of which tests were run and under what conditions.
    Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
  • In my tests, SynthID was quite effective at identifying images generated with Google’s models.
    Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • The 3-by-5 strength training protocol involves choosing 3–5 exercises, doing 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, and resting for 3–5 minutes in between.
    Jenessa Connor, Health, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • There are no rehearsals, and no do-overs for this moment.
    John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • And an unnecessary coda that comes after the curtain call never should have made it out of rehearsals.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Magic guard Desmond Bane saw Cain’s potential as early as over the summer during voluntary workouts before the team even reported for training camp.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The classes will include outdoors runs, strength, cardio, yoga and meditation but will not include workouts on the Peloton bike.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Wanda Enos Bachelor is on the board of the Indigenous Futures Society, which advocates for Indigenous ecological practices that were erased during the gold rush.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Tung also offered advice for consumers seeking to avoid unknowingly supporting such practices.
    Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 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 6 May. 2026.

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