fruitless
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Days when division feels overwhelming and the work of bringing people together seems frustrating, even fruitless.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Even if the framework deal comes together, the U.S. and Iran are still facing months of laborious negotiations—with the real risk that the process could devolve into fruitless talks or collapse altogether.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Mediation efforts, however, have so far proved fruitless.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Other members of his sales team burned out on fruitless cold calls, but McDermott said he would skip leisurely, expensive lunches with co-workers to pack in more calls and sales meetings.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
It was on his way back into town after a fruitless search that he caught sight of the cow munching on a bale of mildewed government hay in the pen behind Forest Service headquarters.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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Power Suffix: -less
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