avails

verb

present tense third-person singular of avail
as in benefits
to provide with something useful or desirable all your begging will not avail you in the least

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Recent Examples of avails After the league’s commercial backers have called dibs, the postseason avails begin trading in the upfront; whatever’s left is sold in scatter, and nearly always at a premium over the prices set in the spring bazaar. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails. — Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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  1. benefits
  2. advantages
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  • Both spent the debate speaking the familiar language of consensus favored by the Mackinac crowd—calling for bipartisan legislation that benefits Michigan’s auto and manufacturing industries, and touting their own records and electability.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 8 July 2026
  • This spring’s Through Zero touts six compositions covering a vast tonal range that benefits from the years of exploration.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 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
  • 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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