unsuccessful

Example Sentences

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Last year, two groups of Iranians - including people whose asylum applications had been unsuccessful - were deported from the US back to Iran.

From BBC

Attempts to reach spokespeople connected with the effort were unsuccessful Monday night.

From Los Angeles Times

It is a third successive Six Nations defeat for England and Italy's first-ever win in the fixture after 32 unsuccessful attempts.

From BBC

Multiple attempts to repeal that authorisation have been unsuccessful.

From BBC

He was convicted in July after a six-week trial and made two unsuccessful appeals, denied a new trial only a week ago.

From Los Angeles Times