be of no avail
Example Sentences
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But it looks to be of no avail.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2022
It takes a very clever actress to explore those realms where cleverness will be of no avail.
From The New Yorker • Sep. 7, 2018
If I had not already done enough to make the door yield, my work would be of no avail.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
Only a slight examination, however, was needed to disclose the fact that human skill would be of no avail.
From Unfettered A Novel by Griggs, Sutton E. (Sutton Elbert)
And, as I said before, your sympathies, however kind and commendable they may be, will be of no avail unless the courts decide against Dr. Devarges.
From Gabriel Conroy by Harte, Bert