futility

Example Sentences

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Back and forth they went in their futility.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Meanwhile. the Indiana Pacers matched a franchise record for futility with their 12th straight defeat, falling 135-127 to the Magic in Orlando.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

The futility and frustration of dieting has in recent years ignited a resistance movement of sorts, encouraging women, especially, to reject social pressures to maintain a slender form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

It is Brett and Jake’s dilemma distilled, her hunger for love, his incapacity, their knowing futility.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

As the Americans approached, Heinz’s commander realized the futility of the situation.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti