How to Use experiment in a Sentence
- They did some experiments with magnets.
- These theories have not yet been confirmed by experiment.
- Students will carry out simple laboratory experiments.
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And this goes back to the 1950s with something called spark discharge experiments.
— Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023 -
For most researchers, phenibut HCL is the best starting point for experiments.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023 -
Despite her heartbreak, Vestal believes the experiment was for the best.
— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2024 -
Most of the experiments have to do with the shape of the blowing edge—the place where one edge of a flute’s tube has been thinned, forming a tiny ridge that’s positioned against the bottom lip to receive the breath.
— Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 July 2023 -
So began the rare experiment of letting a student coach a team in which there’s at least one student older than the coach.
— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024 -
Like many of the Netflix series’ episodes, his experiment did not have a happy ending.
— Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023 -
The remote control has a 50-foot range, giving your little one plenty of room to race and experiment.
— Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024 -
Still the hope is that experiments like these will offer a template for other Olympics in the future, and other cities worldwide.
— Catherine Porter, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024 -
There are a lot of experiments that have shown that people get attached to things in a way that a rational economic man would not.
— How To Save A Country, The New Republic, 25 May 2023 -
Katie Hafner: Frisch tells her that Hahn probably just needs to repeat the experiments.
— Ashraya Gupta, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2023 -
Gene therapy has worked in experiments with deaf mice that lack the otoferlin protein.
— WIRED, 20 Oct. 2023 -
So, the team invited in a new variable to the experiment, and started varying the oxygen levels each snowflake received.
— Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2023 -
Throughout the 27-track record, the Destiny's Child alum experiments with elements and themes of country music.
— Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 -
For the experiment, each dog’s owner said aloud the name of an object, then presented the dog with either that named object or a different one.
— Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024 -
Lately, even some of the liberal politicians who had embraced a new approach to drugs have supported an end to the experiment.
— Mike Baker, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024 -
The reality is that many of Los Angeles’ utopian experiments have failed over the years.
— Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023 -
In the Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment, two spheres with different masses are dropped from a tower.
— Larry M. Silverberg, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2023 -
Our optical lattice experiments are the perfect way to do this.
— Charles D. Brown Ii, Scientific American, 16 May 2023 -
For years, the United States dismissed reports of the unit’s experiments as Cold War propaganda.
— Emily Langer, Washington Post, 27 July 2023 -
The great solar experiment While the eclipse is a treat for sky-gazers, the event also offers scientists an opportunity to study the sun in unique ways.
— Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024 -
Researchers conducted the experiment with the family’s consent and electively stopped it at the three-day mark.
— Emily Mullin, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024 -
No one's better placed to understand the uniqueness of this social experiment than those who've participated in it in the past.
— Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2023 -
Gannett has paused its experiment with LedeAI in all of its local markets that had been using the service, according to the company.
— Clare Duffy, CNN, 30 Aug. 2023 -
These experiments started simply enough: crafting small sculptural works inside her studio to give as gifts to her friends.
— Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023 -
The possibilities of this experiment — and its long-term risks — are yet to be fully understood.
— Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023 -
As in what if the visions of some rioters had been realized, what if the nation was again broken by Civil War, what if the democratic experiment called America had come undone?
— Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024 -
According to the school, the experiment has had a salutary effect both on student classroom productivity and on campus social life.
— Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2024
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The league experimented with the concept in the late 1990s, but the effort fell apart.
— Ken Belson Alex Welsh, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024 -
This isn’t the first time a food brand experimented with an out-of-this-world cheese product.
— Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023 -
One of the great things about gardening is that there is always a new food to grow and experiment to try.
— Susan Brownstein, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023 -
Her idea of wellness includes a sweaty spin class, wine with loved ones, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
— Moira Lawler, Women's Health, 2 June 2023 -
In Denmark the drinking culture is heavy, and the next step is to experiment with drugs from an early age.
— Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024 -
People have the chance to experiment with them themselves.
— IEEE Spectrum, 26 Aug. 2023 -
Summer is a great time to experiment with fresh flavors from fruits that are in season like berries.
— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 June 2023 -
The Biden campaign also experimented with Cameo in the past.
— Makena Kelly, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2023 -
This isn’t the first time Zendaya has experimented with bangs.
— Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 -
Someone who is looking to experiment with this style in a non-committal, low-cost way won’t like the high price tag on these boots.
— Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023 -
How to Bake Bread Home cooks have been experimenting with sourdough as a hobby of late—and with good reason.
— Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023 -
For Big Tech, there are few better places to experiment with data center heating than in the Nordics.
— Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023 -
Most celebrities — even the ones who experiment with the wildest colors and edgiest cuts — have a default hairstyle.
— Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Nov. 2023 -
Tequila Ocho Blanco Ocho was among the first tequila brands to experiment with terroir on a large scale.
— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2023 -
Again, this allows the beginner to experiment a bit and try different styles to see which one is best for them.
— Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023 -
In their new music, The Rose is looking to expand and experiment, while staying true to themselves.
— Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 July 2023 -
In the 1990s, Jones began experimenting with taking photos of himself on the the water.
— Michael Roppolo, CBS News, 11 July 2023 -
Martino experimented with five men in the back, but went to four, which seems to be working much better.
— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024 -
The news organization will get access to OpenAI’s tech to experiment with using it in its own work as part of the deal.
— Gerrit De Vynck, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2023 -
Courteney Cox recently experimented with it and was blown away by the results.
— David Chiu, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023 -
Kavanaugh said he was inspired by Taiwanese street food and wanted to experiment with extra-long french fries of his own.
— Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2023 -
Bad Bunny is a hair chameleon who has experimented with numerous bold styles, from a neon green buzz to burr cuts with razor-sharp edges.
— Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023 -
The city is experimenting with new policies and programs.
— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023 -
Women living with men who owned a headset were experimenting with fitness apps and telling their friends about it.
— Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 9 July 2023 -
Inspired, Dario experimented with this method to create an ice cream treat.
— Carolyn Hagler, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023 -
Now, New York is experimenting with what could be an even more powerful kind of heat pump for urbanites: one that slips over a window sill.
— Matt Simon, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024 -
The new report also points to field schools, where small farmers experiment with climate adaptive crops and techniques.
— Somini Sengupta, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 -
The singles and the couples both do a lot of experimenting physically on camera.
— Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024 -
If your child is experimenting with diet culture, there will be signs.
— Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 12 June 2023 -
Meg has experimented with hair colors in all shades, tones, and even prints, so seeing her with red hair isn't exactly shocking.
— Gabi Thorne, Allure, 20 Sep. 2023
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