futilely
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But Miles struggles futilely to stay at his desk, frequently escaping to explore Greensbury and to make the acquaintance of the town’s inhabitants, a decidedly quirky lot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Fall River is one of those northern post-industrial cities that’s been futilely trying to reverse decline for decades, first by bulldozing historic neighborhoods to build highways, and now by constructing breweries and farmer’s markets.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
The gnarled fruit was nearly ready, and I futilely pleaded with state workers to give me just a few more weeks so I could pick it one final time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
Some scampered futilely on the treadmill as they did so, but others remained still.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 1, 2023
Beside him, futilely trying to move him, stood Mr. Ages.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
