as in benefits
to provide with something useful or desirable
all your begging will not avail you in the least
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And the film benefits greatly from impactful visuals and the chemistry of its core cast.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026 -
The colors pop all the brighter, and the moments when Kiki flies overhead are extra dazzling; the climactic blimp sequence particularly benefits from the extra scale.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Avails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avails. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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