But later attempts to re-inflate it have proved largely futile.

Maia's body returned to conscious control simply because panic proved utterly futile.

He moved to New Orleans and became a painter, but that also proved futile.

However, his efforts prove almost futile, as they are constantly regenerated by the Chojin.

This proves futile, as Sam twists his wrist until it breaks.

At the start Bill had confidently expected to be able to gain ground, but this hope proved embarrassingly futile.

The tactic proved futile, even pathetic, and finally disastrous.

This proves futile, as the ambassador is successfully extracted.

But her strivings in that position proved equally futile.

Like taking on a new student when everything might prove futile and pointless within a few short months, anyway.