trial and error

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Recent Examples of trial and error Best Banana Republic Black Friday jeans deals Finding on-trend, hugs-you-in-all-the-right-places jeans takes trial and error—and Glamour editors can assure you that Banana Republic more than delivers on this front. Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024 This precision can reduce trial and error in treatments and minimize the risk of adverse drug reactions. Roman Smagulov, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Quick connections take a lot of trial and error, and never quite in the same way. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2024 But through trial and error, NPR’s talented producers and engineers have managed to adapt the space into one of the most coveted bookings in the country. Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trial and error 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
Noun
  • Cutting-edge test yields diagnoses for some medical mysteries A researcher loads DNA samples into a biorobot at UCSF’s China Basin laboratories.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this immense and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled.
    Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This shift was underscored by the overwhelming passage of Proposition 36, signaling widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s experiment in progressive criminal justice reform—a key initiative supported by Gov. Newsom and the legislative supermajority.
    Kelly Seyarto, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Here’s what transpired during my experiment with internet friend dating.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Pressing it at any time pauses a workout and slows the belt gradually to a stop.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Local boxing studios like Box Union and Rumble Boxing provide classes that split between punching the bag and a strength workout.
    Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Learning to live with the state of the world’s a daily practice.
    Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The wine program at Mother Wolf stocks more than 400 labels, focusing on Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Sardinia, with multi-generational family producers and emerging estates and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • During a rehearsal break, Arnold motioned Savchenko over and asked him to explain a video, in which eagle-eyed fans noticed the background were the same in Savchenko and Nader’s latest posts.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The drills, viewed as a possible rehearsal for invasion, raised alarms in Washington.
    Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Particularly for women who lose bone density during and after menopause, regular exercise is critical.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The two men, whose trial is scheduled to start Monday, are accused of being part of a sophisticated human smuggling operation feeding a fast-growing population of Indians living illegally in the U.S. Both have pleaded not guilty.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Of the other six, one became a federal informant, while five others either pleaded guilty to murder or were convicted at trial.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In this braided essay collection, the author traces her legacy of cultural inheritance, colonization and her journey toward becoming a witch, including those cultural touch points that have shaped her.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service or have shined in some other way.
    Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024

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