futile
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When the subject turned to reining in Greek life at Cornell, Pollack struck a futile tone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It’s as if the world tacitly acknowledges that getting this tale truly right is a futile pursuit.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Hearing the futile spinning of tires, neighbors came out en masse to figure out how to solve the problem.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Unless clear limits are introduced against "mistaken belief" in consent, victims' efforts may be "rendered futile", she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Finally, we realized our efforts were futile; we could only pray as we watched her struggle to survive.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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