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in a manner that does not achieve the desired outcome
- Despite multiple attempts, he unsuccessfully tried to repair the broken machinery.
- The team played hard but was ultimately unsuccessful in winning the championship.
- She applied for several jobs but was consistently unsuccessful in securing employment.
- She tried unsuccessfully to convince her parents to let her stay out later.
- The negotiation between the two parties ended unsuccessfully, with no agreement reached.
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