unsuccessful

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Attempts by the BBC to get comment from Filmfinity, which describes itself as the leading film distributor in southern Africa, have so far been unsuccessful.

From BBC

The publisher was unsuccessful in its attempt to get the case thrown out in 2023 on these grounds.

From BBC

When Bin Salman first came to prominence as Saudi defense minister in 2015, he espoused a pugilistic foreign policy that saw him launch the unsuccessful offensive on the Houthis and kidnap Lebanon’s prime minister.

From Los Angeles Times

Each of the four contenders is responsible for a major Disney business unit, heightening fears that one or more of the unsuccessful candidates will depart — leaving a big void.

From Los Angeles Times

After two unsuccessful presidential bids, questions now hang over his political future.

From BBC