vain
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But she’s also vain and doesn’t want to be remembered as wasting away.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
But it was in vain as Cerundolo won the next game on Sinner's serve to end his career Grand Slam dream for another year.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
We know that Musk can be vain and vindictive.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
But Harper's salvo proved to be in vain as Venezuela regained the lead in the ninth inning, punishing a shaky performance from US reliever Garrett Whitlock to clinch victory.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Frank, Bill and Lill fought gamely against the invasion, but in vain.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" (1863)
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