defenseless

Example Sentences

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Ukraine’s most sophisticated attack drone is about as stealthy as a crop duster: slow, low-flying and completely defenseless.

From Seattle Times

“There are few things more depraved than targeting the vulnerable and defenseless,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held “to account for his terrible crimes.”

From Seattle Times

"Little happens without committed American leadership to challenge the democratic community to come to the defense of the world’s defenseless," said Purcell.

From Fox News

A man kneels on the grass, defenseless, using his body to shield a boy he holds in his left arm while trying to protect his own head with his right arm.

From Los Angeles Times

Free of the daily stresses of so much rushing around that working from home allowed for so long, she was feeling defenseless.

From New York Times