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avail

[uh-veyl] / əˈveɪl /




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FlightAware claimed in the suit that it had sent Kalshi cease-and-desist letters, to no avail, and wants Kalshi to stop offering bets on canceled flights “before there is any harm to public safety.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Real Madrid have tried to renew their attacker's contract and opened further talks with him on Monday - but, as of yet, to no avail.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

But there’s a lot to be said about emotional security, a lower tax bill, shared expenses and healthcare insurance, among other advantages that married couples avail of.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

The businessman filmed people making off with over six containers of lighting equipment the morning after the tremors, appealing for help on social media but to no avail.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

We tried frantically to get the Courts to issue a stay based on the new issues we'd uncovered, to no avail.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

The stars have chemistry and charisma; the series avails itself of an impressive cast of guest stars and delectable Italian shooting locations.

From New York Times Apr. 27, 2024

Bryan Cranston’s movie career avails him of some variety, but on Showtime’s “Your Honor” he plays another version of a good man pushed to commit evil for the sake of protecting his family.

From Salon Mar. 31, 2024

“The board avails itself of different sets of independent expertise,” he said.

From Washington Post Dec. 10, 2021

Meanwhile, he avails himself of the pastry-sample plate.

From Seattle Times Mar. 21, 2018

Is there any safety in the world if you take the testimony of these men, especially when character avails nothing?

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal by Robert Green Ingersoll

As a bonus, I’d learn a few things while she availed herself of uninterrupted free time, which wasn’t really free, since I’d often hear a running vacuum or dishes clanking in the sink.

From Salon Jan. 30, 2026

In doing so, Adams also availed himself of millions of dollars in public matching funds.

From Slate Jan. 25, 2025

It said more than 4,500 households availed of emergency temporary accommodation over the weekend.

From BBC Nov. 24, 2024

Yet they hardly availed themselves of the city’s busy night life.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2024

We took turns washing up in the wood-paneled bathroom, then availed ourselves of the dining menu.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

For now, companies are availing themselves of the latest spike in crude prices to lock in a price for their output, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

With Newsom termed out and a rare open-seat race for governor availing itself, Bonta suggested it would have been political malpractice not to consider running.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 2025

"This time frame represents a broad enough range to demonstrate climate change, while also availing of the most recent reliable data that covers both the climate change and extremism dimensions for the country."

From Science Daily Apr. 3, 2024

For 20 years, Thomas benefited from Huizenga's attention as well, availing himself of the billionaire's fleet of aircraft and other luxuries.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2023

Wielding such influence in the religious field, he easily convinced others of the necessity for availing themselves of his services in another line.

From The History of the Negro Church by Carter Godwin Woodson




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