unavailing

Example Sentences

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“Separate but equal is unavailing. Discrimination claims are not defeated because separate services, facilities, accommodations were made available.”

From Washington Post

The speech will thrill those for whom the glories of patriotic battle can never dim, and will chill those who do not think themselves less patriotic because they find war an ugly and unavailing abomination.

From Los Angeles Times

Mailing documents to the IRS is also often unavailing.

From Washington Post

Repeated attempts to reach Bishop Zurek and his spokesman were unavailing, and the diocese did not respond to an emailed request for comment.

From Washington Times

But despite said indignities, Italian Americans’ quest for affirmative action has been mostly unavailing.

From Washington Post