- present tense form of avail (3rd person singular).
avails
Example Sentences
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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
“The board avails itself of different sets of independent expertise,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2021
Shaun Grant’s script rarely, if ever, avails itself of such riches; instead, the narration and dialogue teem with outlaw-movie clichés.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2020
Meanwhile, he avails himself of the pastry-sample plate.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2018
In the field, he was a bold commander; In the senate, he was a wise councillor: What avails strength without wisdom?
From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous
