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trial

[trahy-uhl, trahyl] / ˈtraɪ əl, traɪl /






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"At the moment, the development of new medicines is largely a question of trial and error."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Ideaya Biosciences shares surged after reporting positive trial results for its eye cancer therapy.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Epstein died in a Manhattan federal jail while awaiting trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

OpenAI is currently in a legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk, who has accused the company of abandoning its nonprofit founding mission in a case that’s expected to head to trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“I appreciate your concern, but we don’t have time to argue. Dad’s trial starts in...”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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