to no avail

phrase

: without success

They tried to discuss the issue calmly, but to no avail.

Examples of to no avail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Having fought for recognition for 35 years to no avail, he’s grown cynical about the Montauketts’ prospects. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

But at least for now, the emergency request on the prison policy was to no avail. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026

Multiple links have been sent his way — three, by my count — to no avail. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

Over the last four years, Matt has attempted to sell the 16-acre piece — which includes the 5,000-square-foot farmhouse featured on the reality series — to no avail. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for to no avail

• abigail
• cottontail
• countervail
• fingernail
• martingale
• mesoscale
• microscale
• monorail
• nanoscale
• ponytail
• swallowtail
• wensleydale