as in benefits
to provide with something useful or desirable
all your begging will not avail you in the least
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Final discussions are underway as Colorado moves toward possible changes to how SNAP benefits work in the state.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026 -
As a result, the company benefits from consistent mid-teens revenue growth, mostly from new business with current clients.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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