avails

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The stars have chemistry and charisma; the series avails itself of an impressive cast of guest stars and delectable Italian shooting locations.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2024

Bryan Cranston’s movie career avails him of some variety, but on Showtime’s “Your Honor” he plays another version of a good man pushed to commit evil for the sake of protecting his family.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2024

“A Love Song” avails itself of Dickey’s usual strengths, even as it vaults her, in a belated but entirely welcome development, from sterling supporting player to luminous lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2022

Molly avails herself of all modern babyproofing technology in an uphill effort to keep Max alive and un-maimed.

From Washington Post • Nov. 21, 2018

Thus, by acting a part absolutely hateful to me, the mutiny was quelled, and things are now going on all right, except that Sharban avails himself of small opportunities of being disobliging.

From Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)