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experiment

[ik-sper-uh-muhnt, ek-sper-uh-ment] / ɪkˈspɛr ə mənt, ɛkˈspɛr əˌmɛnt /




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After this experiment, I’ll purge any health-related memories and conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

For me, it was important to give us the rehearsal space, to experiment with the physicality of the space and how we relate to each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The idea of having Foden as Kane's central striking understudy is now a non-starter after the experiment of using him as a false nine against Japan was cut short after less than an hour.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The idea is to give them a number of years to experiment before either coming into compliance with the traditional rules or proving they don’t need to comply.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Akira hadn’t done that experiment, but her science teacher had done a simple one that explained why it was getting hotter.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz