defenseless

Example Sentences

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"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

“There is no greater pain than that of a family who loses its children or grandchildren, even more so in an act of violence against innocent and defenseless kids,” Lula wrote Wednesday on Twitter.

From Washington Times

"A tragedy like this is unacceptable, an absurd act of hate and cowardice...an act of violence against innocent and defenseless children," Lula said in a Twitter post.

From Reuters

Even in more modern times, with fighting down significantly, players have long memories and limited patience for hits delivered on defenseless teammates.

From Seattle Times