futilely in a sentence

Examples

1. Bomb-disposal experts spent the afternoon futilely probing innocent bags abandoned by racegoers.
2. Hannah futilely attempts to persuade him of the existence of God and the Rapture.
3. Meanwhile, Ann fantasises about the Master, futilely hoping that he will visit.
4. Thus, they roost at the bottom of the NFL, spending frugally but futilely.
5. What we do see is his idealistic young defense lawyer argue futilely against capital punishment.
6. So why am I futilely rooting for the doomed " Desmond Pfeiffer ?"
7. Hernandez spun a slider over the plate and Offerman waved futilely, ending the inning.
8. Klock said, trying futilely to answer.
9. Ward had futilely been trying to save a dry ball for just such an occasion.
10. Like tacklers trying futilely to hem him in, Clarett can't be pigeonholed.