unsuccessfully
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Family members have unsuccessfully tried to dispel the rumours with details about the deaths.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“Epstein tried unsuccessfully to leverage a past relationship to threaten Mr. Gates,” a spokeswoman said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
In 2022, Suozzi opted not to run for re-election, running instead, unsuccessfully, for New York governor.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
There are exceptions, which Brian unsuccessfully attempted to enforce.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
After the Republican nominating convention in June, Guiteau left Boston, where he had been unsuccessfully selling life insurance, and traveled to New York City.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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