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1 Consequently, any attempt to influence it after that event must prove futile .
2 But I fear that such a direct course of action would prove futile .
3 In the end, the Fed's long-term open market operations will probably prove futile .
4 Even now I entertain some doubts, which, however, I hope will prove futile .
5 Worse, it points toward a set of responses that could prove futile or counterproductive.
6 Attempts to prevent or limit the pregnancy streaks prove futile .
7 It would prove futile however to deny the attraction.
8 But many Iraqis fear such efforts will prove futile .
9 Failing this, all search after Jane will, I fear, prove futile at this distant date.
10 Although this measure may prove futile , we know of no other so likely to prove successful.
11 Beauty would fade, culture prove futile ; but gold was king, and all he saw bowed before it.
12 Mosh and Eleanor offered no resistance, convinced by this most recent demonstration of power that doing so would prove futile .
13 It is a labour in vain to attempt to recapture it: all the efforts of our intellect must prove futile .
14 For surely if deeds were not rewarded and yielded no fruit, then the Cause of God-exalted is He-would prove futile .
15 Relying on change of control clauses in project financing agreements to stop a takeover may also prove futile , banking sources said.
16 The habit of daily life should be made to conform to the laws of health, or local treatment will prove futile .
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