unsuccessfully
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The LA Alliance recently tried unsuccessfully last year to persuade a judge to put the city’s homelessness system into receivership, arguing that it has been failing the city’s most vulnerable population.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“Epstein tried unsuccessfully to leverage a past relationship to threaten Mr. Gates,” a spokeswoman said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
In 2022, Suozzi opted not to run for re-election, running instead, unsuccessfully, for New York governor.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
There are exceptions, which Brian unsuccessfully attempted to enforce.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
I tried unsuccessfully not to let my disappointment show.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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