unavailing

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That memo also includes an analysis of why, in the authors’ views, those defenses are generally unavailing with respect to criminal charges.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2023

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 • Jan. 25, 2023

On the negative side, the crisis has shone a spotlight on London as a magnet for corrupt Russian money and the government’s unavailing efforts to clean it up so far.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2022

Repeated attempts to reach the church and its pastor, Jared Lett, were unavailing.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2021

“That they may not languish in unavailing grief,” he said in a slightly amplified voice, “nor sorrow as those who have no hope, but through their tears look always up to Thee....”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt