defenseless

Example Sentences

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“Tyrea was shot approximately 15 times while he was unarmed, defenseless and trapped in a wrecked vehicle,” it states.

From Seattle Times

She read his concerns into the record: “Someone has to stand up for the defenseless babies. May we all agree - pro-baby.”

From Washington Times

She read his concerns into the record: “Someone has to stand up for the defenseless babies. May we all agree — pro-baby.”

From Seattle Times

"It is with sorrow and with hope that we here disclose the deliberate slaughter of more than a million innocent and defenseless men, women, and children," Ferencz said in his opening statement at the trial.

From Reuters

“Even more so in an act of violence against innocent and defenseless children.”

From Washington Post