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Recent Examples of trial and error
Learning to landscape is a journey of trial and error, so don’t be afraid to dive in head first and get your hands dirty.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
All the trial and error can leave me feeling like a mad scientist trying to find the perfect hair-thickening formula.
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Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Roller noted that the students develop their creativity and problem-solving skills through trial and error.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
During that period, a lot of trial and error has resulted in a variety of flavor profiles.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for trial and error
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
All the trial and error can leave me feeling like a mad scientist trying to find the perfect hair-thickening formula.
—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Roller noted that the students develop their creativity and problem-solving skills through trial and error.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
During that period, a lot of trial and error has resulted in a variety of flavor profiles.
—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for trial and error
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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In our democratic experiment, our most fundamental duty is to see our neighbors as wholly human.
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Everyone is familiar with the old saw that those unversed in history are condemned to repeat it, which packs a certain irony 250 years into our democratic experiment.
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Without that alignment, deployments stall, decision-making slows and the initiative struggles to move from experimentation to enterprise value.
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On a recent morning, McCartney spoke from the sports research lab at Nike’s headquarters just outside Portland, Oregon, where experimentation helped the kits come to life.
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In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.
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Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.
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The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
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According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.
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In footage shared by attorney and independent journalist Aaron Parnas on Thursday, a group of young dancers were nearly crushed when a large panel plummeted to the stage during a live performance or rehearsal.
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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The exercise brought together the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force under Project Vantage, an initiative aimed at accelerating the testing and evaluation of maritime attack drones.
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Go through the mental exercise of all the potential difficulties.
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Twice before in the past year, a judge has ordered Blake Rakela to remain ineligible for bail pending trial.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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