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avail

[uh-vayl] / əˈveɪl /




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But the letters included allegations alone, no evidence or data verifying DHS’s claims, which Weber said she flagged and asked to see, to no avail.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Slow down, take your time,” I tell her, but so far to little avail.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

So far, it has been to no avail.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The optimist in me loves the idea that a food bank provides financial education, even if it was a prerequisite to avail of its services.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

When one of the rooms that had been listed as a stay-over turns out to be a checkout, she calls Millie to complain, but of course to no avail.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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

“A Love Song” avails itself of Dickey’s usual strengths, even as it vaults her, in a belated but entirely welcome development, from sterling supporting player to luminous lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2022

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

From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2021

And what avails it to conquer them if they cannot be made amenable to force?

From The Great Illusion A Study of the Relation of Military Power to National Advantage by Norman Angell

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

After that Sergeant Maples availed himself of the opportunity to study kendo with an expert.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Still, Levinson said, Siebel Newsom’s availing herself of the public forum did not mean she had violated the law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

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

"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

One day this young man confided to him the confusion he felt in availing himself of his director’s permission to receive holy Communion several times a week.

From Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears by Carlo Giuseppe Quadrupani


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