unsuccessfully

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After unsuccessfully exporting the turtles, Do tried to conceal his role by telling his accomplice he had sold them to other domestic buyers, said authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Malaysia unsuccessfully sought the return of Low through extradition, and it was widely speculated in media that he was hiding in China.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Having won the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2025 at Wembley, their remarkable European journey started in a Swiss courtroom, unsuccessfully appealing their demotion into the Conference League from the second-tier Europa League.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Even Duncan’s Democratic opponent in the race for the clerk position made similar claims, unsuccessfully seeking a petition to keep Duncan from saying he was exonerated.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Branch, beside him, was pawing excitedly at a large iridescent beetle, blocking its path again and again with a paw as the beetle tried unsuccessfully to waddle by.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry