without success

phrase

: without achieving what one tried to do : unsuccessfully
He tried to repair the engine but without success.

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After searching for several hours without success, the companion called for help. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 July 2026 Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said her office had also tried to reach the lawmakers without success. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Joel McHale self-submitted for The Bear last year without success, per The Wrap. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Sorensen has tried repeatedly, without success, to have the city consider buying Tower 101, which the city leases for about $5 million a year. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without success

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“Without success.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/without%20success. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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