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avail

[uh-veyl] / əˈveɪl /




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Her government has favored dialogue with the protesting teachers, but to no avail.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The U.S., the United Arab Emirates and Australia objected, to no avail as Iran took its seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The women said they tried to raise awareness and have the factory investigated by petitioning politicians and holding lawful protests, but to no avail.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

She said she had visited 21 doctors over the years trying to investigate her condition, to no avail.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

A week went by, with my mother trying every traditional treatment on her to no avail.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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