be of no avail
Example Sentences
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But it looks to be of no avail.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2022
It takes a very clever actress to explore those realms where cleverness will be of no avail.
From The New Yorker • Sep. 7, 2018
Jove's thunderbolt, or Vulcan's hammer would be of no avail.
From A Romance of Toronto A Novel by Savigny, Annie Gregg
To Harry, who stood watching with the others, it seemed that these were to be of no avail, but after a sensible interval Chilly opened his eyes.
From The Long Lane's Turning by Rives, Hallie Erminie
Old man, I thank you for this kind intent, but it can be of no avail.
From Silent Struggles by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)