unsuccessful
Example Sentences
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Harry waged a years-long, ultimately unsuccessful legal battle with the government to reinstate his publicly funded security.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
After years of unsuccessful makeover attempts by previous management teams, the British luxury trench coat brand appears to be turning a corner and increased sales by 4% over the three months through June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The filing asks the court to allow the subpoenas to be served by email and certified mail, saying attempts to serve them by hand were unsuccessful.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
That came after an unsuccessful challenge by Andy Pages in the fourth, and his track record on those inquiries is grim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
I'd done my solo and would now move on to pursue other equally unsuccessful ways of getting attention.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
