a futile effort for vs a futile effort in

Both 'a futile effort for' and 'a futile effort in' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'A futile effort for' is used when specifying the purpose or goal of the effort, while 'a futile effort in' is used when referring to the context or environment in which the effort takes place.

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a futile effort for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the purpose or goal of a futile effort.

Examples:

It was a futile effort for him to try to convince her to change her mind.
It seemed like a futile effort for the team to catch up after such a big lead by the opponents.

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When fast food workers in New York City went on strike in 2012 for a $15 minimum wage, it was seen as a futile effort for a radical proposal. Their employers ...
A futile effort for financial independence, social acceptance and personal happiness. My job allows me to pay endless bills, envy my friends and witness my ...
... that emits JavaScript is challenging: a long time spent in optimizing the code in a certain way can be excellent for some browsers, but a futile effort for others.
... that emits JavaScript is challenging: a long time spent in optimizing the code in a certain way can be excellent for some browsers, but a futile effort for others.

Alternatives:

a futile attempt to
a futile struggle for
a futile search for

a futile effort in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the context or environment in which a futile effort takes place.

Examples:

It was a futile effort in the face of overwhelming odds.
She made a futile effort in trying to repair the broken machine.

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Jul 22, 2015 ... A union embarked on a futile effort in seeking to have the Los Angeles Times enjoined from publishing information on the backgrounds of ...
Oct 7, 1989 ... ''Your lungs aren't going to get better, and so the act of putting you on the machine is almost a futile effort.'' In a long conversation, the nurse ...
Jan 21, 2016 ... The central bank has reacted to the selloff by auctioning dollars, a “futile” effort in today's risk-averse environment, Kinsella said. The research ...
Jan 4, 2016 ... Attempts to heavy regulate the sector with government intervention will likely end in a futile effort in arresting drug price increases for the ...

Alternatives:

a futile attempt in
a futile struggle in
a futile search in

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a futile effort for vs a futile effort in