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Term: of no avail

Definition:

of no avail: not effective or helpful in achieving a desired outcome; useless; futile.

Examples:

Adjective:

• The doctor's efforts were of no avail in saving the patient's life.
• The company's advertising campaign proved to be of no avail as they failed to attract new customers.

Adverb:

• He searched for his lost wallet for hours, but it was of no avail.
• She pleaded with her boss to reconsider her dismissal, but her efforts were of no avail.

Noun (usually in the phrase "to no avail"):

• Their attempts to negotiate a peaceful settlement were to no avail as the conflict escalated.
• He studied day and night, but his hard work seemed to be to no avail as he couldn't improve his grades.

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