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
The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.
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Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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Reserved seats for the indoor celebration are $30 for the upper bowl and $75 for the lower bowl, with all proceeds going to the Champions Circle, which benefits Michigan's student-athletes.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But who benefits, and who pays the price, is an open question.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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