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Without success (2,4)

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in vain

'without success' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for in vain that I've seen before include "Without success or result" , "Uselessly, to no avail" , "Fruitlessly" , "Without effect" , "Uselessly, without any progress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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