as in benefits
to provide with something useful or desirable
all your begging will not avail you in the least
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Spending money in order to build a system that benefits both individual players and the team as a whole—what a radical idea.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Xiarhos says this time around feels different because of a special new Massachusetts vanity license plate that benefits K-9s and their caretakers.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Avails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avails. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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