unsuccessful

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We will present four successful and numerous unsuccessful formulations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Efforts to reach the author, Ballard, on Thursday were unsuccessful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Attorneys for the Ramos family have appealed the decision, but if that appeal is unsuccessful the family could be deported to Ecuador.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Before joining the Trump administration, Kent ran two unsuccessful campaigns for Congress in Washington state.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"Ooh! You're a dreadful height," gasped Shasta after his first, and unsuccessful attempt.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis