Example Sentences

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Representatives and senators have had access to vaccines since December, but not every lawmaker has availed themselves to the shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2021

Already the series has availed itself of Goodman and Gilbert’s dramatic prowess, with Dan struggling to grieve and, in several instances, failing.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2018

Week 5Asked why he has availed himself of only four of 31 intelligence briefings, Trump responds, “I’m, like, a smart person.”

From Washington Post

We actually called the Colbert show because we thought aha, our opportunity has availed itself once again, and as soon as we called they were all over it.

From Time Magazine Archive

“What option have I, my son? Naturally, I protested, but it has availed me nothing.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya