“If such action be tainted over much by self-interest, it probably will not avail the accused.”

“It is desirable that you should proceed to the mouth of Hudson's Straits with as little delay as possible, so as to avail yourself of the very first feasible opportunity to make the passage through.”

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

“But hereof it availeth nought for me to speak any longer, for thine ears are deaf to these words, and thou wilt not hear them.”

“That prayer which comes forth from an earnest, believing heart is the effectual, fervent prayer that availeth much.”

“I would suggest that his flying start to war has availed him nothing but the intensified scorn of the nation.”

“Such rights may have availed us nothing, had the client run into financial difficulties.”

“A number of publishers availed themselves of the advertising opportunities and commissioned Smith to write books for them.”