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Debating whether the England or South Africa loss was more degrading for Welsh rugby seems futile.

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Deciding whether reclaiming some online privacy is important, frivolous or futile is up to you.

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It is a stupid, futile gesture that only lends credence to the idea that the media is protecting him.

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Doctors can refuse treatment if they consider a woman’s chances very poor or futile, but they need to offer options, including referrals to another doctor.

"They think that these restrictions can affect my position, and make me confess my guilt. But such efforts are futile."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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