unsuccessful
Example Sentences
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In recent months, he applied for release on medical grounds, but was unsuccessful.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Harry waged a years-long, ultimately unsuccessful legal battle with the government to reinstate his publicly funded security.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Attempts to reach Isabell’s family and the GoFundMe organizer were unsuccessful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
After years of unsuccessful makeover attempts by previous management teams, the British luxury trench coat brand appears to be turning a corner and increased sales by 4% over the three months through June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
IVF proved lengthy, meticulous, frustrating, and ultimately unsuccessful.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
