unsuccessful

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Ewan West KC, for Mitie, said the company submitted its offer for the £462.6m lot last September and heard in January it had been unsuccessful.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In 1998, Democratic multimillionaire Al Checchi who had been the co-chair of Northwest Airlines spent $40 million of his wealth on an unsuccessful run for governor, also a record at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

We will present four successful and numerous unsuccessful formulations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Donovan, 44, played 15 seasons with the Galaxy and San José Earthquakes, arguably saving MLS by returning from an unsuccessful stint in Germany at a time when the league was in danger of going bankrupt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

They even tried several unsuccessful attempts to send Jason starposts in Celestian City with non-Marvellian stationery, and Brigit spent time with Mama working in the family conjure room.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton