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

In the third period, the Kings forced pucks and pace, but to no avail. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026

The mom tried to schedule a yellow school bus for her daughters, who because of their housing status were entitled to transportation — to no avail. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

As seen on video, the officer fired the stun gun to no avail before the firefighter used a metal bar to knock the suspect out. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

He was noticed stretching on the sideline and trying to keep his back loose with trainers, but to no avail. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for to no avail

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