to no avail

to no avail (2)  {adv. phr.},  {formal}
Without result; unsuccessfully.
John tried to pull the heavy cart, but to no avail.
Mary studied hard for the test but to no avail.
Compare: IN VAIN.
Categories: {adv. phr.} {formal}
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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