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

Authorities searched for her within the state park from July 9 to 11 to no avail. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The couple shared their story with Fraser Health in the hopes of locating and reconnecting with Delia, whom Kathy had tried to find years earlier to no avail. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Aegon attempts to stir his animal companion to no avail, leaving the presumption of death. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Tsimikas, who returned to the club this summer after a season-long loan spell at Roma, joined Szoboszlai in trying to placate the angry Liverpool academy graduate during the subsequent lap of honour but to no avail. — James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for to no avail

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