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Recent Examples of trial and error
Finding the right pair of headphones can take some trial and error, but the Sony Ult Wear over-ear Bluetooth headphones offer a compelling mix of sound quality, comfort, and modern features.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 June 2025
Traps can take some trial and error and may take multiple attempts because a mole may change its habits.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
After much trial and error in applying dozens of faux tan formulas on the market, these are my top tips for a flawless application and long-lasting tan.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 21 June 2025
That said, the regulars marked with the red paint evidently learned a bit better through trial and error, achieving their goal about 52 percent of the time.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 June 2025
Traps can take some trial and error and may take multiple attempts because a mole may change its habits.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
After much trial and error in applying dozens of faux tan formulas on the market, these are my top tips for a flawless application and long-lasting tan.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 21 June 2025
That said, the regulars marked with the red paint evidently learned a bit better through trial and error, achieving their goal about 52 percent of the time.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
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However, thanks to test screening audience feedback, Danica no longer suffers the same fate as Helen, and Cline didn’t learn that her character would survive the newest Fisherman’s wrath until the middle of June.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
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While the former Boise Young Rider Development Squad members are going wheel to wheel against the best in the world in Europe, the next generation of BYRDS cyclists put their skills to the test at the 38th annual criterium on Saturday in downtown Boise.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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Part of that baby weight was a collection of student experiments the kids selected the evening before.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Although the group has recorded unit songs and even albums, This Is For provided them with the opportunity to collaborate with different members and experiment with new styles.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Miller recovered shortly before the draft, hosting a workout for scouts.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Ideal for an energy boost after a workout or a mid-morning pick-me-up.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The practice of succession planting gives gardeners a chance to extend the garden season and promotes soil health by keeping your garden beds active.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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But new evidence suggests the practice might have been more widespread, hinting that our ancestors were not just hunters but clever fat-finders too.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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Perhaps a rough night at rehearsals for the chronically employable actor, or, more likely, with them out of school, a long morning with the kids — five in total, three of whom are with Eberstein, two of whom were authored by Grant and his ex-partner, Tinglan Hong?—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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SpaceX posted the new launch date on X Saturday evening, the day after the flight rehearsal test.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Much of their work takes place before extreme weather hits, with tabletop simulations, relationship building exercises and other activities designed to foster close working relationships between weather forecasters, emergency managers and local leaders.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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And once the trial ended, where would all these people go?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Besides adding four more days, Prime for Young Adults is offering a 6-month trial for students.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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The publication last year of an essay authored by then-NPR business editor Uri Berliner critical of the network's coverage only reinforced the notion, providing ammunition to NPR's detractors.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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The health update comes about six years after Taylor shared that her dad had previously had cancer in an essay written for Elle.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 July 2025
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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