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failing to produce the desired or expected results
- Despite their exhaustive search, the quest for the missing treasure proved fruitless.
- The attempt to reconcile their differences was fruitless, leading to the decision to part ways.
- Hours of troubleshooting were fruitless in resolving the technical issues with the software.
- The negotiations with the opposing party proved to be fruitless as they were unable to reach a compromise.
- The farmer's efforts to revive the withering crops were fruitless due to the prolonged drought.