unsuccessful

Example Sentences

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Attempts by The Times to reach Boston for comment were unsuccessful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If workers are patient, or unsuccessful, inflation may fall back to pre-war rates even without a rise in borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

We will present four successful and numerous unsuccessful formulations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The launch, however unsuccessful, suggests that Iran has not been transparent about its missile programme.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

But whether it was too successful love or whether he left in pique at unsuccessful love, I do not know.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck