ineffectually
Example Sentences
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The implication is that direct compensation would be ineffectually sprinkled among families.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 14, 2022
That raises the threat that central banks will overly tighten the brakes on the economy, as they push ineffectually against a string “and essentially fall into a damaging policy mistake,” Rieder said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 10, 2022
They employ them fitfully and therefore often ineffectually.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2021
In addition, the show desperately but ineffectually wants viewers to be interested in the undercover work of blond white cop C.G.
From The Verge ● Aug. 8, 2019
“Tomorrow is the Fast of Lysara,” Gwen whispered, kneeling down next to her and trying ineffectually to close the trunk.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
