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Recent Examples of trial and error
They are encouraged to learn the game through trial and error, sometimes against bigger and stronger players.
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Discriminating designers should expect some trial and error to get things perfect.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
Many have encouraged others to lean into their unique journeys, explaining that personal style is a reflection of trial and error, not just an inherent gift.
—Daisy Maldonado, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Through trial and error Kytch figured out what the errors were and then suggested a course of action to fix the machine.
—Jason Ogaard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Discriminating designers should expect some trial and error to get things perfect.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
Many have encouraged others to lean into their unique journeys, explaining that personal style is a reflection of trial and error, not just an inherent gift.
—Daisy Maldonado, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Through trial and error Kytch figured out what the errors were and then suggested a course of action to fix the machine.
—Jason Ogaard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
Noun
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The spokesperson also said any plans for a roll-out after the two-week Tampa run would be dependent on how things go during the test launch.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025
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Diagnostic tests helped identify who was infected with the virus to track its spread in communities and guide treatment decisions.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The researchers then conducted experiments on mice to explore the relationship between glycogen levels and lung cancer progression.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
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Treat each choice as an experiment, and use the outcomes to inform your next move.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mullin also runs a morning workout in the House gym attended by lawmakers of both parties.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Mar. 2025
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Summary Walking is an accessible, simple workout that most people can begin right away.—
Anju Goel,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: The Trump administration's targeting of DEI practices comes after the Supreme Court in 2023 overturned affirmative action in college admissions.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The striker has bought into Howe’s diligent methods and put the feedback into practice.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After a few weeks of rehearsals, filming initially started in September 2023 in County Wicklow, Ireland.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Thirty narrow stairs lead to City Ballet’s bright, top floor rehearsal studio, with double ballet barres lining three walls, a floor-to-ceiling mirror, and an open ceiling with a treacherously low center beam that high jumping dancers have learned to avoid.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Summary There's no doubt about it: cardio exercise is good for your health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Use Virtual Team-Building Activities To Encourage Bonding One effective exercise a leader can implement is organizing virtual team-building activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Prior to the trial, public support for the system was low, at just 36 %.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The company is seeking monetary damages in an amount to be proved at trial.—
Jennifer Safstrom,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Her photo essay of the ranching family leaving Chico Basin Ranch was special.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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There’s going to be a book with a collection of essays, all newly commissioned, some of the finest writers, illustrated with stills and photographs from the collection of the BFI as well.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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