of no avail

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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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