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impotent

[im-puh-tuhnt] / ˈɪm pə tənt /


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The goalkeeper watched as it dropped in, as impotent in the moment as any of the visiting support.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“It made me angry, but I felt so impotent because, well, what do I do?”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Rendered impotent by domestication, she’ll do anything to influence human events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

A former Conservative MP has quit the party, branding it "impotent", and wants to stand in next May's Senedd election.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

“But...it’s the wrong kind of bell,” I say, feeling small and impotent.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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