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Example Sentences

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The 84-year-old had gone in with a serious infection or inflammation following advice from his GP, who tried to contact the hospital ahead of his arrival to no avail.

From BBC

The women said they tried to raise awareness and have the factory investigated by petitioning politicians and holding lawful protests, but to no avail.

From BBC

For now, companies are availing themselves of the latest spike in crude prices to lock in a price for their output, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consolidating second spot in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics led by as much as 34 points in the third quarter, before the Warriors reduced the deficit but to no avail.

From Barron's

She said she had visited 21 doctors over the years trying to investigate her condition, to no avail.

From Los Angeles Times