avails

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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

“A Love Song” avails itself of Dickey’s usual strengths, even as it vaults her, in a belated but entirely welcome development, from sterling supporting player to luminous lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2022

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

Molly avails herself of all modern babyproofing technology in an uphill effort to keep Max alive and un-maimed.

From Washington Post • Nov. 21, 2018

In the face of the decrees of Providence, nothing avails but resignation.

From The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam by Khayyam, Omar