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Meanings of vainly in English
Portuguese
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Examples for "for nothing"
Examples for "for nothing"
1
The RNC calls for nothing less than a sea change in attitudes.
2
To get something for nothing is the fundamental immorality in the world.
3
Yes, even if the intern says they're happy to work for nothing.
4
He has seen such horrors today that my tears count for nothing.
5
Make them understand that-thatyou are perfectly willing to work for nothing.
1
I coaxed; I threatened; I persuaded; but it was all in vain.
2
They organize in vain; they protest in vain; they appeal in vain.
3
Mark inquired; Lord Minchampstead inquired; great personages inquired; but all in vain.
4
Her aunt scolded in vain; in spite of the remarks of Mlle.
5
The room was empty; she searched him in all niches in vain.
1
I spent year after year trying to appease them, to no avail.
2
I've asked Google to fix this issue many times, to no avail.
3
The exchange has long sought to lure technology businesses to no avail.
4
Vincavec had Called to the Mammoth Spirit several times to no avail.
5
I'd tried that several times in the last weeks, to no avail.
1
But to no purpose; months passed and he had been almost forgotten.
2
The king spoke with them in many ways, but to no purpose.
3
Von Bloom tried bleeding, and various other remedies; but to no purpose.
4
Mr Adams prayed, and Mrs Slipslop scolded; but all to no purpose.
5
But all to no purpose; they did not, could not bring forgetfulness.
Usage of vainly in English
1
The princess and myself have vainly searched the key to the enigma.
2
The wretches plunged into the waters, and struggled vainly against the current.
3
He looked vainly for the two persons in whom he was interested.
4
The guards vainly endeavoured to appease the, in many cases, half-frenzied creatures.
5
The Politician who was rotten-egged after vainly trying to control a meeting
6
The German emperors vainly interposed for the relief of their unfortunate vassals.
7
Then came Fräulein Westerhold, whom he loved vainly in the Wertherlike fashion.
8
Mr. Jellicorse vainly strove to keep the man in town that night.
9
Through the eighth round his opponent strove vainly to repeat the uppercut.
10
He watched the dog vainly searching, following the scent up and down.
11
For a long time General Kelly vainly tried to head us off.
12
The heathen therefore preparing to fight, vainly attacked the people of God.
13
As I read it I asked myself vainly what it could mean.
14
Pym has vainly tried to win him back to the popular cause.
15
Then the river rose, and for days they struggled vainly against it.
16
Then an arm came suddenly over and pecked vainly at the banner.
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Vainly through the time
Vainly across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare