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Botswana and its president, Duma Boko, De Beers' biggest producer partner with a 15-percent holding, led a determined push to finalise a deal by last year but to no avail.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 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

He spent months sending out résumés for full-time jobs to no avail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

As the waters rose, they fled first upstairs and then into the attic, but to no avail.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson