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Example Sentences

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He started his search in early October and applied to CVS, Best Buy and a slew of other retailers - to no avail.

From BBC

I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the program, checked my display and text size settings and launched the Google Earth repair tool, all to no avail.

From Seattle Times

That number became 34 counts overnight as reporters worked the phones trying to learn the details of what Trump will be charged with, to little or no avail.

From Salon

“Like any other defendant, Mr. Trump is entitled to challenge these charges in court and avail himself of all processes and protections that New York State’s robust criminal procedure affords,” the letter stated.

From Washington Times

"If the bill is signed by the president, we could face legal persecution, violence, discrimination and stigma for availing safe housing to homeless sexual minorities as well as identifying as sexual minorities ourselves," he adds.

From BBC