avail

Example Sentences

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He started his search in early October and applied to CVS, Best Buy and a slew of other retailers - to no avail.

From BBC

She said another lock appeared to have been tampered with "using a crowbar or similar tool", but to no avail.

From BBC

For decades, cybersecurity professionals have told lawmakers about the need for minimum, comprehensive cybersecurity standards across all sectors, to little avail.

From Barron's

Since the shutdown began, members of the Republican-controlled US Senate have repeatedly voted - to no avail - in favour of the same short-term funding bill to reopen the government with no luck.

From BBC

Nnaji repeatedly tried to have her account restored to no avail.

From The Wall Street Journal