impotence

Example Sentences

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It simply emphasised that Arsenal's impotence at one end leaves them increasingly vulnerable at the other.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

Men do not face a binary choice between power, birthright and dignity on one hand, and emasculation and impotence on the other.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

In fact, despite all of DeLillo’s fascination with terrorism and death cults and the impotence of the individual swept up in unstoppable social forces, I’ve never considered him to be an especially paranoid writer.

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

His shows addressed racism, terrorism, impotence and homosexuality.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Teen-agers sneaked into the Elmira Theater in the afternoon and let Tex Ritter free them from the recollection of their fathers’ shoes, yawning in impotence under the bed.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison