Sentence examples similar to vain token from inspiring English sources

But what about "Araby", also in "Dubliners", in which the young boy's passion for "Mangan's sister" sees him seeking in vain for a fitting token to give his love.

I tip out all the polystyrene stuffing in a vain search for a book token.

How vain.

Too vain.

Vain hope!

Vain, P. Nat.

My token!

Vain his opinions, his pursuits are vain!

Token Reminder Q.

But in vain.

Parker chased in vain.