trial and error
Example Sentences
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The feat followed trial and error that initially saw him mollycoddle corals in stress-free environments, but those easily perished in the ocean once transplanted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Manufacturing HBM at scale requires expertise that must be built up over multiple iterations of trial and error.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
“There’s a little bit of trial and error as you go with that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Understanding these mechanisms allows scientists to predict new reactions, improve efficiency, and avoid costly trial and error.
From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026
A good illustration of the histories of trial and error involved is furnished by the development of gunpowder and gasoline from raw materials.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
