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Staff from the council member’s office said they’d directed Galicia to various city departments for assistance, but he said it’s been to no avail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 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

Oswell said the bull's owner drove a cow to the cricket club in an effort to entice the animal off the field, but to no avail.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

For not in doing or contriving, nor in choosing between this course and another, can I avail; but only in knowing what was and is, and in part also what shall be.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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

At times Hamrouni avails herself of this option.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023

Jean sometimes wears men’s clothes and avails herself of male privileges, taking Eliza on long walks down to the docks and into the surrounding woodlands.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 8, 2022

But for what is beyond the ken of science no faith in our fellow-men avails.

From The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis by Dods, Marcus

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2024

Thousands more users availed themselves of the COVID-era, pay-what-you-want membership option, Yingling said.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024

In the afternoon, the two elder Miss Bennets were able to be for half-an-hour by themselves; and Elizabeth instantly availed herself of the opportunity of making many enquiries, which Jane was equally eager to satisfy.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

An interesting gauntlet was thrown down this week when the parent of Fox News agreed to acquire Roku, availing itself of a post-cable platform to compete for news dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

I’m availing myself of the bar that’s already open.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2024

"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

General Draper being informed of this, thought himself justified in availing himself of stratagem.

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