unsuccessful

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It was ugly, basic - on this occasion unsuccessful, although Maguire did have a header cleared off the line by Yukinari Sugawara in a rare moment of danger for Japan's defence.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

We will present four successful and numerous unsuccessful formulations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Last year, he launched an unsuccessful bid for governor, coming in third in a six-candidate race in the Democratic primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"Ooh! You're a dreadful height," gasped Shasta after his first, and unsuccessful attempt.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis