defenseless

Example Sentences

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“We felt a lot of emotions all at once, because it left us defenseless. If we get sick or have a medical appointment, then what? What are we going to do?”

From Seattle Times

“He jumped into action right as the officers were at their most defenseless,” Light said.

From Seattle Times

“If we retreat every time they put pressure on us, they will continue the pressure and push us farther back until we are completely disarmed and defenseless,” Mr. Akbari said in the interview.

From New York Times

If I’m honest I groaned, too — that poor defenseless sapling — even though there’s currently a Christmas tree in the corner of my apartment slowly turning into tinder.

From New York Times

It's too early to tell how much damage XBB.1.5 will cause, but we aren't completely defenseless against this virus either.

From Salon