experiment

Example Sentences

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"We were just conducting an experiment with students in class."

From Science Daily • 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 generals loosened their grip for a decade-long democratic experiment beginning in 2011, allowing Aung San Suu Kyi to ascend as civilian leader and steer a period of reform as the nation opened up.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The data they got from the experiment informed the design of the Space Shuttle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Although there is discussion over whether improvisation skills can be taught, there are some basic steps that allow children a safe, secure context in which to experiment with improvisation.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin