avail

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

While a number are self-funded, some avail of council and government funding through cultural expression grants.

From BBC

Facing a major loss of power, Mr. Prigozhin railed loudly against the move, to no avail.

From New York Times

Western officials have worked for months to placate the Turkish leader, to no avail.

From New York Times

The central bank also said card issuers should not enter any arrangement or agreement with card networks that restrain them from availing the services of other card networks.

From Reuters