uselessly

Example Sentences

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“Don’t use stalker as a verb,” says Cole, clinging uselessly onto a handrail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2023

“It’s uselessly costly and its storage is small and battery life even worse.”

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

And after they bounce around uselessly, they're hoping to swindle more of their obscenely rich friends into doing the same.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2021

I spent the rest of the afternoon at home, puttering around uselessly while Michelle and the girls got their hair done.

From The Guardian • Nov. 21, 2020

Connor is frantic now, pulling uselessly at the seat belt, kicking his legs out in front of him.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day