unavailing

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So far, though, the efforts have been unavailing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

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

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 • Dec. 22, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2022

I woke Madam Mina, and again tried to hypnotise her; but alas! unavailing till too late.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker