vainly
Example Sentences
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I soon learned that it’s impossible to tug on the “ropes” of sails with just the tips of my fingers to vainly try to protect my fresh mani.
From Los Angeles Times
It is not to dash all our energy against a wave that’s not yet spent, trying vainly to roll it back to yesterday.
From Salon
He watched neighbors come into his backyard and vainly battle the flames.
From Los Angeles Times
We caught up while I vainly attempted to control my heartbeat.
From Los Angeles Times
Kittle ran past safety Julian Love, who vainly grabbed hold of him to try to slow him down, drawing a flag in the process.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
