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Recent Examples of trial and error
The only way to truly get your size spot-on is through good old trial and error.
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Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
This helps people who may have specific needs (like dealing with anxiety or chronic pain) find the most effective strain without the trial and error that usually comes with cannabis shopping.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
If this isn’t understood before embarking on the change, there can be too much trial and error, resulting in a poor user experience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, since every plant is different, there may be some trial and error needed to find the perfect environment for your own collection.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
This helps people who may have specific needs (like dealing with anxiety or chronic pain) find the most effective strain without the trial and error that usually comes with cannabis shopping.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
If this isn’t understood before embarking on the change, there can be too much trial and error, resulting in a poor user experience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, since every plant is different, there may be some trial and error needed to find the perfect environment for your own collection.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
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The test ahead is what Bessent will do if investors become more concerned that tariffs will harm the U.S. and global economy.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 28-question test takes players about six minutes to complete.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are rolling subs, no corners, 1990s MLS-style penalties, a white flag to challenge referee decisions, and a host of other experiments with the rules.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fluorescence imaging measurements of chlorophyll concentrations showed that the photosynthetic component of D. muscorum remained undamaged throughout the experiment, while that in C. aculeata experienced a decrease in chlorophyll when exposed to X-rays.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to spending long hours at work, Guo is religious about her daily workouts at gym chain Barry’s Bootcamp.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Either skip that workout and stick to your original schedule, work in an additional workout, add some intensity to your next workout, or shift your schedule back by a day.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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While some partake in more traditional practices like prayer or mass on Easter Sunday, others enjoy a more secular interpretation with baskets, egg decorating, egg hunting, and of course, the Easter Bunny.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The practice allowed the meditators to view their devotion as closely tied to Magdalene.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Listen · 2:05 min During a rehearsal break, Timbers, Groff, the choreographer Shannon Lewis and the music supervisor Andrew Resnick gathered to talk about six songs that are central to the show — and to understanding the layers and mysteries of Bobby Darin.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The whole eight-week rehearsal period was one of the greatest experiences of all of our lives.—
Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Patients with desk jobs are usually back to work within a week or two, but have to abstain from exercise until cleared by their surgeon.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are essential ways to cope with stress and stay healthy.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Combs had offered up to $50 million to wait for his trial from his home on Star Island, but prosecutors insisted the musician was a threat to witnesses and victims.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meta Platforms faces trial over allegations of illegally monopolizing social media by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In his dozens of novels, plays and essays, Vargas Llosa told stories from various viewpoints and experimented with form, moving back and forth in time and switching narrators.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The etymology of the word is interesting and pertinent to this essay and its intentions.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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