fruitless

Example Sentences

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Other members of his sales team burned out on fruitless cold calls, but McDermott said he would skip leisurely, expensive lunches with co-workers to pack in more calls and sales meetings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Mediation efforts, however, have so far proved fruitless.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Many new founders feel they are better off on their own—or have no other choice after a fruitless job search.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

While the ex-love of my life was back with her ex-beau in Michigan enjoying Mackinac Island fudge, I was ready to bury all regret and rethink my vow over a fruitless bowl of steel-cut oats.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

After a few days of fruitless searching, he trotted across the field, headed for the town dump he had passed on his way up the mountain.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George