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PSG started brightly, with Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue carving openings to no avail.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

They finally used a bystander’s legs as a makeshift platform — to no avail.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

With their mother gone, the teenager tried to feed the baby, who was exclusively breastfed, formula to no avail.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

The ball hit Aina's shoulder before striking his arm as the defender tried to turn, prompting Arteta and Arsenal to vehemently appeal for a spot-kick - to no avail.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

She petitioned local politicians to provide funds to have a new bathroom block built on the lower level, to no avail.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge